Divorce Mediation in Newtown Square, PA
Child-Centered Divorce Mediation for Families in Newtown Square
New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses in Newtown Square who want to protect their family’s well-being and navigate separation cooperatively. A close-knit community in Delaware County, Newtown Square is home to families who benefit from a mediation process designed around cooperation, productive communication, and their children’s needs. Mediation is a structured, voluntary process where both individuals work alongside a neutral mediator to address parenting arrangements, finances, property, and future planning. Participants from nearby Wayne and Broomall are also served through our flexible in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families in Newtown Square reach well-informed agreements that protect what matters most to both participants.
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 Newtown Square Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
For families in Newtown Square with children, mediation offers a process specifically designed around cooperation and productive communication rather than courtroom conflict. When parents work through their separation collaboratively, they build the foundation for a co-parenting relationship that benefits their children for years to come. Mediation also resolves divorce far faster than litigation, moving in months rather than years, which reduces the disruption and uncertainty children experience during a prolonged divorce process. The cost is significantly lower than a contested case, and because both participants help craft their own agreement, outcomes tend to hold up over time. The process is private and scheduling is flexible.
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 Delaware 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 Newtown Square or the surrounding Delaware 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 Newtown Square 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 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.
Suppose I’m not happy with mediation?
You may choose to terminate the divorce mediation process and opt for the litigation route at any time. Most couples who begin mediation do complete the process, but you are in control as the decision maker in the mediation process. You choose how you wish to proceed. It is important, however, to make a good faith effort to complete the mediation process for the sake of your family and for each other.
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.