Divorce Mediation in Levittown, PA
Cooperative, Child-Focused Divorce Mediation in Levittown
New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses in Levittown who want to put their children’s needs at the center of the separation process. One of the most populous communities in Bucks County, Levittown is home to families who benefit from a cooperative, structured approach to divorce that minimizes conflict and protects the relationships that matter most. Mediation is a voluntary process where both individuals work with a neutral mediator to address parenting, finances, property, and future planning together. Participants from nearby Fairless Hills and Bristol are also served through our flexible in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families in Levittown reach 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 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 step by step. The pace is always determined 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 Levittown Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
For families in Levittown with children, mediation offers a process that prioritizes cooperation and productive communication over conflict. When parents work through their separation together rather than through adversarial attorneys, they establish a foundation for effective co-parenting that benefits their children long after the divorce is complete. Mediation also moves far faster than litigation, reducing the period of uncertainty that children experience during a prolonged divorce. The cost is significantly lower than a contested process, and the outcomes tend to hold up over time because both participants helped shape every decision. The process is private, flexible in scheduling, and always paced by the participants themselves.
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. With extensive experience helping families across Bucks County, our team understands that clarity, patience, and steady pacing are essential at every stage of mediation.
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 Levittown or the surrounding Bucks County area, 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 in Levittown 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 are the benefits of divorce mediation over litigation?
In mediation, you retain control over your divorce process and the agreements you reach. Because you communicate directly with each other instead of through lawyers, mediation is significantly less expensive and much faster than litigation. Mediation also brings priceless benefits to your children and each other by reducing conflict so you may focus on your needs and the best interests of your children. Mediation supports cooperative communication and offers you flexible meeting times in consideration of your work schedule and keeps you in control of the pace. Mediation offers you the opportunity to craft a unique agreement tailored to your specific circumstances and gives you a private process that avoids public disclosure of your financial and personal matters.
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.
How does divorce mediation differ from going to court?
Divorce litigation is an adversarial process where attorneys argue for their client, which often leads to more court appearances and hurt feelings. Divorce attorneys exchange information through complex discovery procedures which could take years to complete. The divorce litigation process is very adversarial and geared toward winning at the expense of the opposing side. Litigation generally takes years and tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Divorce mediation enables you to work together to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Your attorney-mediator will coach, educate and guide you through your concerns and options. There is less fighting and more problem solving so you may focus on your real needs and the best interests of your children. Mediation allows you to retain control over the process and have a hand in making your own well-informed decisions about your life and your family rather than having a judge or attorneys decide your future.
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.
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.