Divorce Mediation Without Attorneys? Wait… What?
- Beth Carrier
- Oct 30
- 3 min read
I can’t tell you how many people say to me, “I wish I knew about PivotPoint Resolutions before we hired attorneys.”
It’s one of the most common things I hear — and it’s almost always followed by regret over how much time, money, and peace they lost in the process.
Most couples think divorce automatically means two attorneys, two retainers, and one long, expensive battle.
Wait… what if it didn’t?
You don’t actually need two lawyers to get divorced.You need one calm conversation — guided by a neutral professional who helps you make decisions together, not against each other.
That’s the power of divorce mediation — a private, affordable, and respectful alternative to litigation that helps couples separate peacefully while protecting what still matters most: your ability to co-parent well.
For couples who are ready to end their marriage respectfully, divorce mediation changes everything.
Who Divorce Mediation Is (and Isn’t) For
Let’s be real — divorce mediation isn’t for everyone. And that’s exactly why it works so well for the couples who choose it.
Divorce mediation is not a good fit if:
There’s domestic violence or any concern for safety.
One partner has committed financial infidelity and isn’t willing to be fully transparent.
There’s zero trust or willingness to work collaboratively.
Divorce mediation is a voluntary process. It requires honesty, good faith, and a willingness to participate openly.
It is for couples who are simply done — not enemies, not out for revenge — just ready to move forward with calm and clarity.
You don’t have to agree on everything (you won’t). That’s part of my job: to guide you through the sticky parts and help you find creative, fair solutions that actually work for your family.
If you can agree that your family deserves peace more than another battle, divorce mediation can work for you.
Why More Couples Are Choosing Divorce Mediation
People are tired — not just of their marriages, but of the idea that divorce has to destroy everything in its path.
Divorce mediation offers a different way: structured, guided, and solution-focused.You keep control of your time, your money, and your decisions — instead of handing them over to attorneys and judges.
Most importantly, you preserve the ability to co-parent with mutual respect, which makes every holiday, school event, and hand-off easier for everyone — especially your kids.
1. You Stay in Control
In a traditional divorce, your attorneys and the court decide what happens next.
In divorce mediation, you and your spouse make every decision — parenting, property, and finances — with my support as a neutral guide to keep things fair and productive.
When parents learn to communicate through mediation, they’re building the foundation for a healthier co-parenting relationship after divorce.
2. You Save Thousands (and Your Sanity)
A litigated divorce often costs $15,000–$30,000 per person.
Divorce mediation usually costs a fraction of that.
At PivotPoint Resolutions™, we use flat-fee pricing — no retainers, no hidden costs, no surprises. Just calm, transparent progress.
3. You Protect Your Kids From the Conflict
Children don’t just hear what we say — they watch what we do.
Every conversation, every hand-off, every tense exchange teaches them something about how people handle hard moments.
Through divorce mediation, you model respect, patience, and problem-solving.You show your children that even when relationships end, dignity and empathy don’t have to.
Mediation focuses on child-centered parenting plans that protect routines, relationships, and emotional stability — and help parents build a cooperative co-parenting relationship that lasts long after the paperwork is done.
Because as parents, we work so hard to teach our kids the skills to navigate the world — how we handle the end of a relationship is one of those lessons.
4. You End With Clarity, Not Court Dates
Divorce mediation leads to closure, not chaos.
When you finish, you’ll have a complete, customized agreement ready for filing — and the peace of knowing you did this the right way.
Ready to find out if divorce mediation is right for you?
Schedule your free divorce mediation consultation with PivotPoint Resolutions™ today — and let’s replace conflict with clarity.
