Mediation Package: Separation & Divorce
Take the stress (and cost!) out of separation & divorce.
Divorce mediation with Dr. Rebecca Housel creates the opportunity for individuals to begin their new journeys in life from a healthy, stable foundation, increasing their potential for long-term wellness, employability and financial security. Successful mediation typically requires between 20-35 hours and is a fraction of the cost of using multiple attorneys to negotiate the terms of an agreement (a divorce averages between $25,000-$60,000 per individual in most States or upwards of $120,000 to get to the Divorce Decree).
Dr. Housel is sensitive to stressors developed during the pandemic and can aid couples in coming to terms with the end of a partnership through mutual respect, kindness, empathy, and compassion, while also expediting the mediation process, saving significant time, money and emotional energy. Individuals can then start their new lives feeling fully supported, moving forward with total confidence.
A member of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation (NYSCDM), Dr. Rebecca Housel has a long history of helping people come to terms with trauma, anger, anxiety, grief, stress and has a comprehensive understanding of psychosocial issues, vulnerable populations, and family/cultural dynamics. Dr. Housel has also completed postgraduate continuing education at Harvard Medical School on trauma and recovery, relevant COVID-19 topics, including ethics during an epidemic, psychosocial considerations, mental health, and more, and will be a sensitive unbiased advocate for both parties so an agreement consistent with State law can be effectively executed without wasting time or money.
Each 1-1.5-hour telesession takes place on Zoom; contract for services signed by both parties is required. An hourly rate is $250 (billing in 15-minute increments for phone calls, emails, etc.) will be applied if initial retainer is exhausted. There are no refunds for client cancellations--both clients must be present to have a session. Client cancellations 24 hours or more in advance may be rescheduled within the same billing week at the discretion of the mediator. Dr. Housel reserves the right of refusal.
Once an agreement is reached, collaborative attorneys trained in mediation will each review the agreement on behalf of each party. This is a separate fee based on individual attorney rates but we will work hard to make sure the cost of review is reasonable. After the review, an in-house neutral attorney will then file the paperwork with the appropriate courts. There are several steps to this process and will require active participation and cooperation until the final decree is issued. The fee is $3,500 for filing final paperwork; this goes directly to the attorney and includes mandatory state filing fees. The total for a divorce mediated by Dr. Housel averages between $13,000-$15,000 or $6,500-$7,500/per individual within a traditional legal marriage.
Keep more of your money for your/family's future and commit to mediation with Dr. Housel, where the point isn't to just "survive" a divorce but to "thrive" in your new-found freedom full of endless potential and possibilities.
Contact Dr. Housel directly to schedule a consultation: 978-307-8221 or [email protected]
In-house Real Estate Appraisal Services are available for an extra fee to submit with financials. Other available services not included in the package are tax preparation by a CPA, family counseling with an LMFT, certified life coaching, and the creation of new Wills by a licensed attorney.
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