Divorce Mediation in Media, PA
Child-Centered, Cooperative Divorce Mediation in Media
New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses in Media who want to navigate separation with care, efficiency, and a focus on their family’s needs. Media, the county seat of Delaware County, is a close-knit community where families deserve a divorce process that protects their children and keeps both participants in control. Mediation is a structured, voluntary process where both individuals work alongside a neutral mediator to address parenting, finances, property, and future planning. Participants in nearby communities such as Swarthmore and Springfield are also served through our in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families in Media reach well-informed agreements as efficiently as possible.
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 structured around the specific topics each couple needs to resolve, including parenting arrangements, property division, financial responsibilities, and communication planning. The mediator facilitates each conversation, helping both participants express their priorities, consider options, and work through challenges at a pace that feels manageable. Each session builds on the one before it. Once all terms are agreed upon, 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. All sessions are private, confidential, and available in person or online.
Why Participants in Media Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
For families in Media with children, mediation offers something litigation simply cannot: a process designed around cooperation and productive communication rather than confrontation. When parents work through their separation collaboratively, they build the foundation for a co-parenting relationship that benefits their children long after the divorce is finalized. Mediation is also significantly faster than litigation, moving in months rather than years, and it is far less costly in both financial and emotional terms. Both participants remain in control of every decision, and because they helped create the agreement, the outcomes tend to be durable and practical. The process is private and scheduling is flexible, so families can move forward on their own terms.
What to Expect from New Hope Divorce Mediation
Our mediators provide a safe space where both participants can speak openly and work through difficult topics with the support of a trained, neutral professional. We do not advocate for either party, offer legal advice, or push participants toward any particular outcome. We provide structure, relevant information, and the kind of steady facilitation that helps people make well-informed decisions even when emotions are running high. New Hope Divorce Mediation brings extensive experience helping families in Delaware County navigate separation with clarity and efficiency, 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 Media or the surrounding Delaware County area, we invite you to schedule a free informational call with New Hope Divorce Mediation. This conversation is a chance to learn how the process works and whether it may suit your circumstances. There is no obligation to proceed and no legal advice will be given. The goal is simply to provide 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 Media 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.
What should I look for when selecting a divorce mediator?
Experience. Compassion. Legal knowledge and experience. You will have the opportunity during your complimentary consultation to meet your attorney-mediator to judge her experience and approach to mediation. You should feel comfortable asking questions and your attorney-mediator should be able to explain the divorce process to you, provide you with clear answers to your questions, and should have experience mediating divorces on a regular basis. One aspect that is very important in choosing your attorney-mediator is the final product — a well written Settlement Agreement. Your goal should be an agreement that is clear and specific so that each of you and any attorney or judge who was not present in the mediation room will clearly understand your reasoning and the process that led to your agreed upon terms and conclusions.
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.
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.
Must we be in the same room, or can our mediator act as a go-between?
There are different models of mediation. Some mediators will meet with each participant in separate rooms, a process called caucusing. In the model of mediation we practice at NHDM, both parties are always in the same room (in person or virtually) for substantive discussion. This builds trust and rapport, giving both participants comfort in knowing that nothing will occur behind their backs.
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.