Divorce Mediation in Yardley, PA
Affordable, Cooperative Divorce Mediation for Families in Yardley
New Hope Divorce Mediation works with divorcing and separating spouses in Yardley who want to resolve their separation cooperatively and at a fraction of the cost of contested litigation. A scenic community in lower Bucks County along the Delaware River, Yardley is home to families who benefit from 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 nearby Morrisville and Washington Crossing are also served through our flexible in-person and online session options. New Hope Divorce Mediation is committed to helping families in Yardley 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 structured around the specific matters each couple needs to resolve, including parenting schedules, property division, financial responsibilities, and communication planning. The mediator facilitates every conversation, helping both participants express their priorities, consider their options, and work through challenges at a manageable pace. The timeline is always set by the participants. Once all terms are in place, 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 confidential and available in person or online.
Why Participants in Yardley Choose New Hope Divorce Mediation
Participants in Yardley choose mediation because it costs a fraction of what contested litigation demands. While a litigated divorce involves substantial retainers that must be replenished repeatedly, 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 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 with the support of an experienced professional. 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 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 Yardley 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 Yardley 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.
Is mediation cheaper than retaining litigation attorneys to handle a divorce?
Significantly. We charge a set fee which is provided at the conclusion of your complimentary consultation. Our fee, which covers the entire mediation process, is generally less than the initial retainer set by most divorce litigators, and which you would have to replenish repeatedly in litigation. Typical litigated divorce costs run significantly higher than the cost of mediation. Also, keep in mind that “cost” not only means dollars spent but the emotional cost to the parties and their children who suffer through litigated divorces. This emotional cost is also greatly reduced by the mediation process.
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.
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.
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.