Divorce Mediation in Lehigh Valley, PA

Affordable, Cooperative Divorce Mediation for Families Across the Lehigh Valley

New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses throughout the Lehigh Valley who want to resolve their separation cooperatively and at a fraction of the cost of contested litigation. Spanning communities from Allentown and Bethlehem to Easton and beyond, the Lehigh Valley is home to families who deserve a structured divorce process that keeps costs manageable while keeping both participants actively involved in every decision. Mediation is a voluntary, participant-driven process where both individuals work alongside a neutral mediator to address finances, parenting, property, and future planning. Participants from across the Lehigh Valley region are served through our flexible in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families throughout the Lehigh Valley 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.

Step 1Free Consultation

Step 2Mediation Sessions

Step 3Prepare Agreements

Step 4File for Divorce

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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 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 clarify their priorities, consider a range of 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 the Lehigh Valley Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation

Participants throughout the Lehigh Valley 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, while mediation involves a set fee covering the entire process. Beyond the financial savings, both participants remain actively in control of every decision, which leads to outcomes that hold up well over time. For families with children, mediation builds the productive communication that effective co-parenting requires going forward. The process moves in months rather than years, and it is completely private throughout. Scheduling is flexible around work and family commitments.

What to Expect from New Hope Divorce Mediation

Our mediators create a safe space where both participants can speak openly, ask questions, and work through difficult topics without pressure or judgment. We do not advocate for either party, take sides, or offer legal advice. We provide relevant information, help clarify complicated topics, and ensure that both participants have a full opportunity to be heard throughout the process. New Hope Divorce Mediation has extensive experience helping families across the Lehigh Valley 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.

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Getting Started

If you are considering divorce mediation in the Lehigh Valley, we invite you to schedule a free informational call with New Hope Divorce Mediation. This is an opportunity to learn 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 simply 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 throughout the Lehigh Valley 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.

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.

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.

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.

Do mediators give legal advice?

No, mediators do not give legal advice or represent either participant. They may provide general legal information to help participants understand the context of their decisions, but they will not suggest strategies or recommend what anyone should do. Participants remain fully in control of their choices.

Areas We Serve

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.