Divorce Mediation in Lansdale, PA
Affordable, Cooperative Divorce Mediation for Families in Lansdale
New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses in Lansdale who want to resolve their separation cooperatively and at a fraction of the cost of contested litigation. Located in Montgomery County, Lansdale is a community where families benefit from a structured divorce process that keeps costs manageable and both participants in control. Mediation is a voluntary process where both individuals work with a neutral mediator to address finances, parenting, property, and future planning. Participants from nearby North Wales and Hatfield are also served through our flexible in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families in Lansdale reach well-informed agreements that genuinely serve their needs.
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 built around the specific issues each couple needs to resolve, including property division, financial responsibilities, parenting arrangements, and communication planning. The mediator facilitates every conversation, helping both participants articulate their priorities, consider their options, and work through challenges at a manageable pace. The timeline is always set by the participants. 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 Lansdale Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
Participants in Lansdale choose mediation because it is significantly less costly than litigation, both financially and emotionally. A contested divorce can require substantial retainers that must be replenished repeatedly as the case drags on, while mediation involves a set fee that covers the entire process. Beyond dollars, the emotional cost of litigation, for both participants and their children, is greatly reduced when families choose a cooperative approach. Both participants remain actively involved in shaping every decision, which leads to outcomes that hold up over time. For families with children, mediation builds the productive communication that co-parenting requires for years to come. The process is private and scheduling is flexible.
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 Montgomery 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 Lansdale 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 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 cooperation, clarity, and progress. At New Hope Divorce Mediation, we help participants in Lansdale 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.
What are the steps in the divorce mediation process?
The process begins with a consultation where you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our attorney-mediators free of charge to determine whether this is the right process for you. We explain and discuss the mediation process in detail so that you can make an informed decision about how you want to proceed. During mediation sessions, you and the mediator identify and discuss the various issues you need to resolve and explore options and possibilities for how to resolve them. Your attorney-mediator will provide information about the law which is relevant to your issues and information to help you reach agreements that meet all your needs. When you have reached agreement on all issues, your attorney-mediator will draft your Marital Settlement Agreement and Custody Agreement for your review. After your attorney-mediator has drafted your agreements, you may meet to review the draft so that you are comfortable that the formal agreements properly reflect your understanding.
Should I also retain a lawyer during mediation?
You are always welcome to retain outside counsel before, during and/or after the divorce mediation process has begun. Neither party may bring an attorney into the mediation sessions, but a well-informed participant is always a good thing. At one point in the divorce mediation process, your attorney-mediator will draft your Marital Settlement Agreement and invite you to have separate lawyers review it before you sign. During your divorce mediation process, your attorney-mediator may provide legal information but is not permitted to provide legal advice or representation.
What is the difference between mediation and hiring attorneys?
Mediation is a process where a neutral facilitator helps both participants communicate and make decisions together. Attorneys represent individual clients and provide legal advice, while mediators remain neutral and provide information to help participants create their own agreements.
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.