Gibson Mediation Group, LLC

Divorce and Eldercare Mediation

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Guiding Families to Reach Solutions

Mediation Services

In divorce and in eldercare mediation, we help couples and families avoid expensive, lengthy court fights, and we help older adults and their adult children find solutions for the next stage of life.  Divorce mediation enables us to help couples who need resolutions during difficult life transitions.  We assist divorcing couples with reaching agreements about custody, parenting plans, marital property divisions and support agreements.  In eldercare mediation, we help families discuss and develop plans for medical, legal, financial, and living arrangements.  We can assist with advance directives, healthcare agents, financial powers of attorney, and wills.

By helping couples and families navigate conflict, we help you reach a mutual path to resolution.

MEDIATION SESSIONS ARE CONDUCTED ONLINE VIA ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING.


Step 1
Complimentary Consultation

Not sure what mediation is and how it can help you? Schedule a 15-minute complimentary, no obligation initial consultation and your basic questions about mediation can be answered.

If you think you are ready to try mediation, then schedule a mediation orientation session next. All participants need to attend the orientation session.


Step 2
Mediation Orientation &
Mediation Sessions

Your first mediation session is an orientation session where you and your spouse or family learn about the mediation process and have all of your questions answered together. If you and the mediator agree that mediation may be a good fit for you and your spouse or family, an Agreement to Mediate is signed by all, and you can begin mediation.

The complexity of your issues determines the amount of sessions that you will need. You do not have to contract for a set number of sessions. You pay as you go until you complete as many sessions as you need to find a comprehensive solution.


Step 3
Agreement

After your mediation sessions are concluded, with your consent, the mediator will draft a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that reflects how you mutually decided to resolve the issues.  This MOU is then reviewable by you (and provided to consulting attorneys, should you opt to retain them).  In divorce cases, the contents of the MOU are then used by the consulting attorneys to finalize and file the Marital Settlement Agreement for divorce matters. Parties may choose to use the contents of the MOU to file their divorce agreements without attorneys, but it is always advisable to consult with an attorney for separate legal advice, especially when finances and property are involved.  In eldercare mediation, families receive a copy of the MOU, which can then be given to any other professionals that they may need to work with to execute their plan.

Complimentary Initial Consultation

We will have a 15-minute ZOOM call (or conference call) to answer any basic questions about how mediation works.

After this initial consultation, you can schedule a Mediation Orientation session where the mediation process is explained and all of your questions are answered.

To learn more about family law mediation from the Gibson Mediation Group, select the date and time that works best for you.

Once your appointment is confirmed, you will receive a Zoom link for a video teleconference in advance of the Complimentary Consultation session. A telephone call can also be scheduled if preferred by you.

For more information about mediation sessions, see our FAQ.

Need help scheduling your Mediation Sessions? Contact Us with Session Questions here.

Paula Bresnan Gibson, Esq.
Founder

Paula Bresnan Gibson created the Gibson Mediation Group, LLC, because, as an attorney, she experienced the contentious and expensive nature of legal disputes. She realized that there are better ways of resolving differences than going to court. By spending time trying to facilitate agreements, rather than months or years in litigation, Paula enables those seeking divorce to find workable solutions that save them time and money by getting the parties to talk.

Paula uses her legal experience and conflict resolution skills to guide couples and families through the difficult conversations they must have to reach agreements.

We help create a supportive environment for your conversations so that the discussions are respectful, and the results are fair, making it a win for both sides.

Are you ready to resolve your differences and make a plan for your family? Please contact us to set up a time to learn more about divorce and eldercare mediation with the Gibson Mediation Group can help you.

Schedule your 15-minute Complimentary Consultation today.

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HOW WE’VE HELPED OUR CLIENTS

Testimonials

“Paula was tremendously helpful guiding us through a complex family matter. She made all sides feel heard and her calming presence was our compass during difficult times. She ultimately helped us come to an agreement where everyone benefitted.”

~ Jennifer C., Connecticut
“Paula brings the total package as a mediator to family matters. As a foundation, she’s got the legal chops. But it’s her people skills that make her so successful. She’s very attuned to parties’ sensitivities and is a great listener. She has great skills to allow her and the parties mediating before her navigate challenging, seemingly intractable issues. She knows when to push and when to take a step back. She’s patient and caring. Her heart is very much in the job of finding solutions parties can live with.”
~ Thomas M., Washington, DC
“Paula helped us navigate a difficult dispute, which could have wound us up in court had she not got involved. She saved us thousands of dollars.”

~ Brendan B., Maryland






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