Divorce Mediation in Malvern, PA
Affordable, Cooperative Divorce Mediation for Families in Malvern
New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses in Malvern who want to resolve their separation cooperatively and at a fraction of the cost of contested litigation. Located in Chester County along the Main Line, Malvern is a community where families benefit from a structured divorce process that keeps financial burdens 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 nearby Berwyn and Frazer are also served through our flexible in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families in Malvern 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. From there, sessions are 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 clarify their priorities, consider a range of options, and work through challenges step by step. The pace 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 Malvern Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
Participants in Malvern choose mediation because it is significantly less costly than litigation, both financially and emotionally. A contested divorce involves 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, leading to outcomes that hold up better 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 an environment where both participants feel safe to speak openly, ask questions, and work through challenges at a pace that works for them. 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. With extensive experience helping families in Chester County through this process, our team understands that clarity, patience, and steady pacing are essential 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 Malvern or the surrounding Chester 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 Malvern 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.
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 do divorce court documents get filed?
For our mediation participants in Pennsylvania, we will draft the documents you will need to file with the Court, including your Divorce Complaint, Acceptance of Service, the final Marital Settlement Agreement, Decree, and accompanying documents. We will then assist you in your filing of these documents through the court’s pro se filing process. Before you sign or file any documents with the court, we will again encourage you to seek legal advice and representation from an independent attorney of your choosing. For our mediation participants in New Jersey, we will provide you with the information you need to decide how you will complete your divorce filing process, as well as referrals to local attorneys who can efficiently assist you in this process if you wish.
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.
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.