Divorce Mediation in Allentown, PA
Efficient Divorce Mediation for Allentown and the Lehigh Valley
New Hope Divorce Mediation helps divorcing and separating spouses in Allentown navigate the end of a marriage efficiently, privately, and without the adversarial pressure of litigation. As the largest city in Lehigh County and the center of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown is home to families who benefit from a structured mediation process that keeps decisions where they belong: with the participants. Mediation is a voluntary process where both individuals work with a neutral mediator to reach agreements on finances, parenting, property, and future planning. Participants from nearby Bethlehem and the broader Lehigh Valley are also welcomed. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping participants build well-informed, lasting agreements.
Divorce Made Straightforward
Our process is designed to make mediation as simple, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
How NHDM Divorce Mediation Works
The NHDM process begins with both participants sharing relevant financial information and any preliminary agreements with each other and the mediator. Sessions are then organized around the specific matters each couple needs to resolve, including property division, financial responsibilities, parenting schedules, and communication planning. The mediator facilitates every conversation, helping both participants focus on their priorities, consider a range of options, and work toward agreement step by step. The pace is always determined by the participants themselves. Once all terms are in place, the mediator prepares your Marital Settlement Agreement and Custody Stipulation for review and approval. After you sign your Agreements, we will assist you in moving forward with the pro se filing process with the Court so you can obtain your Divorce Decree. All sessions are confidential and available in person or online.
Why Participants in Allentown Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
Participants in Allentown choose mediation because it resolves divorce in months, not years. Unlike litigation, which can drag on through complex court procedures and repeated hearings, mediation moves forward at whatever pace the participants set. This efficiency reduces not only the time involved but the enormous emotional toll and financial expense that contested divorce creates. Because participants craft their own agreements rather than having outcomes decided for them, the results are more practical and more durable. Mediation is private, flexible in scheduling, and built around informed decision making from the first session to the last. For families with children, working cooperatively protects the co-parenting relationship that both parents will need going forward.
What to Expect from New Hope Divorce Mediation
Our mediators bring experience, care, and a commitment to neutrality to every session. We do not take sides, advocate for either participant, or provide legal advice. We create a safe space where both participants can speak openly, ask questions, and work through their challenges with the support of a trained professional. We provide relevant information, help clarify complicated topics, and keep discussions on track so that every session moves the process forward. New Hope Divorce Mediation has helped families throughout Lehigh County and the Lehigh Valley reach efficient, well-informed, lasting agreements.
Meet Our Pennsylvania Attorney-Mediator
Josh Kershenbaum, Esq.
Josh is an attorney-mediator with 25 years of experience in conflict resolution and special education law. He is renowned for his innovative Disability-Informed Mediation approach, helping families and institutions navigate complex disputes through compassionate, collaborative strategies.
Meet Our TeamGetting Started
If you are considering divorce mediation in Allentown or the surrounding Lehigh Valley area, we invite you to schedule a free informational call with New Hope Divorce Mediation. This is a simple conversation about how the process works and whether it may be a good fit for your situation. There is no obligation to proceed and no legal advice will be given. The goal is to give you the information you need to take the next step with confidence.
Every mediation session is an opportunity for collaboration, efficiency, and progress. At New Hope Divorce Mediation, we help participants in Allentown work through important decisions with clarity and focus, building agreements that serve both individuals and their families. Through a steady, supportive process, participants can move forward with confidence.
Can mediation work if we do not agree on everything?
Yes, mediation often begins when spouses do not see eye to eye on important issues. The mediator helps participants identify shared interests, explore possible solutions, and communicate more effectively. Many participants find that even partial agreement in mediation helps reduce conflict and provides a clearer path forward.
How does divorce mediation work?
Your attorney-mediator will guide you and your spouse in working together to reach an agreement. Mediators help couples separate their spousal role, which is ending, from their parental role, which is continuing. Couples learn to evaluate their present financial circumstances and provide for their future financial needs. With the attorney-mediator’s guidance, agreements aim to resolve both immediate and long-range concerns. The mediator will focus on your specific divorce issues and identify possible options. You will actively participate in the negotiations to resolve your divorce issues and create a mutually satisfactory agreement which addresses the needs of all family members. The attorney-mediator’s goal is to help a divorcing couple reach an agreement that meets everyone’s needs as efficiently and peacefully as possible.
What does the attorney mediator do?
Your attorney-mediator is a neutral facilitator specially trained to help couples resolve the issues in their divorce. Your attorney-mediator provides information about the legal system, how issues may be viewed by lawyers or judges, and provides creative options for resolving issues. She explores options and resulting consequences but is not an advocate for either party. Your attorney-mediator works to ensure that neither party dominates the other. Even though one party may be a more powerful negotiator, your attorney-mediator helps to balance the power through the mediation process. She facilitates communication between the parties by ensuring that each party is given time to speak. Your attorney-mediator does not take sides; instead, we aim to help both of you reach an agreement that meets everyone’s needs.
Will the mediator pressure us into saving our marriage?
Mediators are not couples therapists. Their job is not to reunite you. Mediators focus on helping you arrive at a negotiated agreement to equitably resolve your divorce issues and concerns.
Areas We Serve
- Abington, PA
- Allentown, PA
- Ambler, PA
- Bala Cynwyd, PA
- Bensalem, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Bloomsburg, PA
- Blue Bell, PA
- Bridgewater, NJ
- Bryn Mawr, PA
- Bucks County, PA
- Center Valley, PA
- Chester County, PA
- Conshohocken, PA
- Delaware County, PA
- Doylestown, PA
- Easton, PA
- Exton, PA
- Fort Washington, PA
- Fountain Hill, PA
- Glenside, PA
- Haverford, PA
- Havertown, PA
- Horsham, PA
- Huntingdon Valley, PA
- Jamison, PA
- King of Prussia, PA
- Langhorne, PA
- Lansdale, PA
- Lehigh County, PA
- Lehigh Valley, PA
- Levittown, PA
- Malvern, PA
- Marlton, NJ
- Media, PA
- Montgomery County, PA
- Montgomeryville, PA
- Morrisville, PA
- New Hope, PA
- Newtown Square, PA
- Newtown, PA
- Norristown, PA
- Paoli, PA
- Perkasie, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenixville, PA
- Plumsteadville, PA
- Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Princeton, NJ
- Quakertown, PA
- Radnor, PA
- Richboro, PA
- Springfield, PA
- Swarthmore, PA
- Warminster, PA
- Warrington, PA
- Wayne, PA
- West Chester, PA
- Willow Grove, PA
- Yardley, PA
We Are Here to Help
Our team has the experience to guide you through the process.
Whether you are just starting to think about divorce or are ready to begin the mediation process, our team is here to answer your questions and support your next steps. We serve participants throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, offering both virtual and in-person mediation sessions for your convenience.