Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is a collaborative process chosen by individuals interested in civil conversation and negotiation pertaining to legal disputes such as property division, finances, child custody, child support, spouse support, debt distribution, and more. Mediation utilizes the services of a trained impartial third party to finalize legal disputes. It is typical in most divorce litigation cases for judges to request mediation before moving forward to trial. This is particularly true for Fort Bend County courts which require mediation specific to cases on child custodial disputes and temporary orders.

Sparkle Reed, LPC, Divorce Mediator

A competent divorce mediator facilitates discussion and provides guidance in the decision-making process to achieve equitable realistic solutions which services both parties. The role of Sparkle Reed will be to provide knowledge of relevant laws to which parties will receive their divorce decree. However, Sparkle will not make decisions, give legal advice, or provide psychotherapeutic services.

Mediation Process

The mediation process best services those who are interested in achieving martial settlements that is equitable and fair of which requires cooperative and effective communication. Mediation is an opportunity for flexibility in that personalized creative resolutions can be achieved in a private setting. This allows for more control in the divorce process of which is not available in a court setting. Those who choose divorce mediation with a cooperative mindset can expect a process that is less stressful, lower cost, and achieve quicker resolution.

Mediation sessions provided by Sparkle Reed, LPC, Divorce Mediator will occur with both parties in the room. If more than one mediation session is needed, the process can be broken down into several visits to accommodate needs and scheduling.

Effectively, the mediation process can be broken down into four phases:

● Evaluation phase.

● Negotiation phase.

● Preparation phase.

● Report writing phase.

The goal for Sparkle Reed as your divorce mediator will be to formulate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) of which is an agreement that is acceptable by the courts.

Contact & scheduling

It can be difficult to begin a divorce mediation process. To make the process easier, contact Sparkle for a free 30-minute phone consultation to answer questions pertaining to the mediation process, review costs, and schedule a mediation time.

Please call our office at 281-498-4673 to schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation with Sparkle Reed.