Family & Divorce Mediation

Mediation gives parties an opportunity to resolve family-law disputes without asking a judge to make every decision for them. As an attorney-mediator, I help parties identify the issues, exchange proposals, test possible solutions, and work toward agreements that can be reduced to writing and submitted to the court when appropriate.

Divorce mediation

Private divorce mediation may address property division, debt, maintenance, child support, parenting arrangements, and the other terms necessary to complete a divorce. The mediator facilitates the discussion and helps the parties work toward resolution, but does not act as either party’s individual attorney.

Custody and placement mediation

Parents may use mediation to address legal custody, physical placement, communication, exchanges, school-year schedules, holidays, and other parenting issues. Some cases involve court-connected mediation; others are better suited to private mediation of a broader set of issues.

Post-judgment disputes

Mediation can also be useful after divorce or paternity judgment when circumstances change and the parties need to revise placement, support, or other obligations without returning immediately to contested litigation.

Independent legal advice still matters

A mediator is neutral. Each party remains responsible for deciding whether a proposed agreement protects that party’s legal interests. In many cases, it is appropriate for one or both parties to obtain independent legal advice before signing a final agreement.

Talk with Guth Law

If both parties are interested in discussing whether mediation may be a workable alternative to litigation, contact Guth Law for scheduling and process information.

This information provides a general overview of Wisconsin law and is not legal advice regarding any particular case.