Divorce Mediation in Bala Cynwyd, PA
Child-Centered Divorce Mediation for Families in Bala Cynwyd
New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses in Bala Cynwyd who want to protect their family’s well-being and navigate separation with a focus on productive communication and cooperation. A distinguished community in Montgomery County, Bala Cynwyd is home to families who benefit from a mediation process that prioritizes children’s needs while keeping both participants engaged and in control. Mediation is a voluntary, participant-driven process where both individuals work alongside a neutral mediator to address parenting arrangements, finances, property, and future planning. Participants from nearby Narberth and Merion Station are also served through our flexible in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families in Bala Cynwyd reach well-informed agreements that serve both individuals and their children.
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 issues each couple needs to resolve, including parenting schedules, property division, financial responsibilities, and communication planning. The mediator facilitates every conversation, helping both participants articulate their priorities, consider their options, and work through challenges step by step. The pace is always set by the participants themselves. Once all terms are agreed upon, 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 Bala Cynwyd Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
For families in Bala Cynwyd with children, mediation offers a process specifically designed around cooperation and productive communication rather than courtroom conflict. When parents work through their separation collaboratively, they establish the foundation for a co-parenting relationship that benefits their children for years to come. Because mediation replaces adversarial proceedings with structured conversation, children are shielded from the stress and prolonged disruption that contested litigation creates. The process also moves significantly faster than court proceedings, resolving in months rather than years, and costs a fraction of litigated divorce. Both participants remain actively in control of every decision, and the outcomes they create together tend to hold up well over time. Scheduling is flexible and the process is private throughout.
What to Expect from New Hope Divorce Mediation
Our mediators create a safe space where both participants feel heard, supported, and capable of making well-informed decisions. We do not advocate for either party or offer legal advice. We provide structure, relevant information, and focused facilitation that helps people navigate even difficult conversations. With extensive experience helping families in Montgomery County through this process, we understand that each situation is different and that clarity and patience matter at every stage.
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 Bala Cynwyd or the surrounding Montgomery County 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 family’s 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 move forward with confidence.
Every mediation session is an opportunity for cooperation, clarity, and progress. At New Hope Divorce Mediation, we help participants in Bala Cynwyd work through difficult decisions with care and focus, building agreements that serve both individuals and their families. Through a balanced and supportive process, participants can move forward with confidence.
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.
What topics are covered during divorce mediation?
While each divorce is unique, the most common issues discussed during the divorce mediation process are financial issues such as how you are handling your marital residence, division of bank or investment accounts, retirement accounts, debts, any investment properties and business ownership, spousal support and alimony; and children’s issues such as custody, parenting time schedules, child support and childcare expenses, health insurance, college expenses, and some tax considerations. In addition, we address the timing of the finalization of your divorce process and offer guidance to help you avoid post-divorce conflicts.
How can we be productive when we can’t talk to each other?
The presence of a trained divorce attorney-mediator dramatically changes the interpersonal dynamics of the divorcing couple. An experienced attorney-mediator has the skills necessary to foster constructive communication. Through the process, you come to understand that it’s in the best interests of your family to work together to reach an acceptable settlement. Your attorney-mediator facilitates the communication and provides neutral, relevant legal information and experience to assist you with your negotiation and resolution process. Your attorney-mediator will provide information about the legal system, how issues may be viewed by lawyers or judges, and the options and alternatives to help you resolve difficult issues.
Do we owe it to our children?
Children benefit enormously when their parents choose a process that minimizes conflict. Mediation keeps both parents involved in crafting agreements around parenting schedules, communication, and child support, which tends to produce outcomes that work better for the whole family. By working cooperatively rather than adversarially, parents protect their children from the stress and disruption that contested litigation often creates.
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.