Divorce Mediation in Havertown, PA
Affordable, Private Divorce Mediation for Families in Havertown
New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses in Havertown who want to resolve their separation without the significant financial and emotional burden of a litigated divorce. A well-established community in Delaware County, Havertown is home to families who benefit from a structured process that keeps costs manageable and both participants actively in control of their outcome. Mediation is a voluntary, participant-driven process where both individuals work with a neutral mediator to address finances, parenting, property, and future planning. Participants in nearby Drexel Hill and Springfield are also served through our flexible in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families in Havertown reach well-informed agreements at a price they can afford.
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. From there, sessions are structured around the specific matters each couple needs to resolve, including parenting schedules, property division, financial responsibilities, and communication planning. The mediator facilitates each conversation, helping both participants express their priorities, evaluate a range of options, and work through challenges at a manageable pace. Each session builds on the progress made before it, and the timeline is always set by the participants. Once all terms are in place, the mediator prepares your Marital Settlement Agreement and Custody Stipulation for your 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. Sessions are confidential and available in person or online.
Why Participants in Havertown Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
Participants in Havertown choose mediation because the cost of a litigated divorce, both in dollars and emotional strain, is simply not worth it when a better option exists. Mediation replaces the adversarial process with structured, focused conversation at a set fee both participants know from the start. Because both individuals remain actively involved in every decision, the resulting agreements are more practical and more durable than outcomes handed down by a court. Both participants retain control throughout the process. For families with children, mediation builds the foundation for productive co-parenting communication long after the final decree. The process is private, scheduling is flexible, and results typically come in months rather than years.
What to Expect from New Hope Divorce Mediation
Our mediators bring neutrality, experience, and genuine care to every session. We do not take sides, advocate for either participant, or offer legal advice. We create a safe space where both participants can speak freely, ask questions, and work through challenges with the support of a trained professional. We provide relevant information, help clarify complex matters, and ensure that both participants have the time and space they need. New Hope Divorce Mediation has extensive experience helping families across Delaware County reach well-informed agreements, one session at a time.
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 Havertown or the surrounding Delaware 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 circumstances. 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, clarity, and progress. At New Hope Divorce Mediation, we help participants in Havertown work through important 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.
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.
How long does mediation take?
Unlike litigation, the duration of the mediation process is measured in months not years. The number of sessions will depend on the issues that need to be addressed to complete your divorce process, such as the division of assets, debt allocation, support and co-parenting issues. The complexity of the issues and ability of the participants to be flexible as they negotiate their agreement will also dictate the length of the mediation. Some couples want their divorce completed yesterday and others are in no hurry to finalize the process. You have control over the pace of your divorce mediation. However, when the next step of the process is in our hands we pride ourselves in moving your matter forward as quickly as possible to keep our promise of providing a more efficient alternative to litigation.
When should we begin divorce mediation?
Sooner rather than later, so it is best to begin when you decide to divorce. Mediation will save you time, money and heartache. Sometimes, a couple comes to mediation out of frustration with the legal system after the emotional and financial toll, and disillusionment with the lack of progress after so much time and money has been lost. They often say they wish they had used mediation from the beginning.
Is mediation confidential?
Yes, mediation is a confidential process. Your communications with your mediator are confidential, which means your mediator will not share them with anyone outside of your mediation without your permission. Your negotiations during mediation are also inadmissible as evidence in court, which allows you to speak freely. Confidentiality encourages open communication and protects the privacy of both participants.
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.