Divorce & Family Mediation Services
Divorce mediation provides a structured, neutral way for couples and families to work through important decisions during separation or divorce—without the need for everyone to meet in the same location.
AEP Mediation provides mediation services nationwide for divorce, parenting matters, child support, property division, and other family-related disputes.
What Can We Help You Resolve?
Divorce and family disputes rarely involve just one issue. Property, finances, parenting matters, support, and future responsibilities can all become part of the conversation. Divorce mediation gives you an opportunity to address these issues with the assistance of a neutral mediator and work toward agreements that meet the needs of everyone involved.
DIVORCE & SEPARATION
Divorce and dissolution, legal separation, property and debt division, alimony, retirement assets, and related financial matters.
CHILDREN & PARENTING
Parenting plans, custody, time-sharing, child support, relocation, and decisions regarding education and medical care.
OTHER FAMILY MATTERS
Modifications, domestic/family disputes, partnership dissolution, prenuptial or postnuptial matters, and other issues appropriate for mediation.
Why Choose AEP Mediation?
Fully Remote
Participate in divorce mediation from wherever you are—no office visits or travel required.
Nationwide Service
Our mediators are located throughout the United States, allowing us to serve clients across the country.
Practical & Cost-Conscious
Our goal is to help parties resolve disputes efficiently without unnecessarily increasing the cost of the process.
Comprehensive Documentation
When agreements are reached, we prepare detailed settlement documents for the parties to review and use for their court filing when applicable.
How Does Family & Divorce Mediation Work?
1. Request Mediation
Submit your information so we can learn about your dispute and determine the next steps.
2. Schedule Your Session
We coordinate the mediation and provide the information needed to prepare for your session.
3. Mediate Online
A neutral mediator facilitates discussion and helps the parties work through disputed issues.
4. Document Your Agreement
When agreements are reached, the settlement terms are documented and the appropriate paperwork is prepared. After both parties sign the documents, they will receive a PDF copy via email for their own records; and, to file the paperwork with the courts, when applicable.
What Happens After You Reach an Agreement?
Reaching an agreement is an important step, but knowing what happens afterward is just as important. When the parties reach a complete or partial agreement during mediation, AEP prepares written settlement documentation reflecting the terms agreed upon by the parties.
YOUR AGREEMENT IS DOCUMENTED
AEP prepares comprehensive settlement agreements based on the terms reached during mediation. These agreements are intended to provide the parties with a clear written record of their settlement and may be submitted to the court for consideration when applicable.
FAMILY CASES MAY INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
When appropriate, family mediation may also include parenting plans and child-support calculations prepared using the applicable state’s guidelines, calculators, and methodology.
WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE COURT?
The parties are responsible for filing their settlement and any required court documents when filing is necessary. Courts generally review and, when appropriate, adopt mediated agreements as court orders. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, and some courts may require additional language or documentation.
What if the court requests a change?
Court requirements can vary from one jurisdiction to another. Occasionally, a judge may request additional information, different language, or modifications to a settlement before adopting it. When a change is necessary because of an error in AEP’s settlement documentation, we will correct the error at no additional charge.
Please note: AEP provides mediation and settlement documentation. We do not provide legal representation or complete the parties’ entire court filing packet. Parties representing themselves are responsible for completing and filing any additional documents required by their court.
Professional Interpretation During Mediation
$100 per party • Up to 2 hours • Flat session fee
Spanish
Mandarin
Swahili
Kinyarwanda
Arabic
Filipino
Cebuano (Bisaya)
Tagalog
Is Mediation Right for Your Situation?
Mediation may be voluntary, or it may be required by a court. In many family-law matters—including divorce, paternity, child support, parenting disputes, and other cases involving children—courts may require the parties to attend mediation before proceeding with certain issues in court. When mediation is court-ordered, the parties are generally required to attend and participate in good faith, even if they do not initially agree that mediation will be successful.
Attending mediation does not mean you have to reach an agreement. The purpose is to provide both parties with an opportunity to communicate, negotiate, and attempt to resolve some or all of their disputes before asking the court to decide them.
Mediation May Be a Good Fit If…
You and the other party are willing to communicate and negotiate.
You want to have more control over the outcome.
You would prefer to work toward an agreement rather than have every issue decided by a judge.
You want a private, structured process for addressing disagreements.
You need help working through multiple issues at once.
You are already involved in a court case and want to see whether some or all issues can be resolved through agreement.
You want to avoid unnecessary travel by participating remotely.
Mediation May Not Be the Best Fit If…
One or both parties are unwilling to participate.
A party is seeking to have the mediator make decisions for them.
One party is unable or unwilling to negotiate in good faith.
The situation requires legal advice or representation rather than neutral mediation. In this case, the party can seek legal counsel, and attend represented by counsel.
There are circumstances that make voluntary negotiation inappropriate or unsafe.