About Empowered Separation

We understand that divorce is more than just a legal process—it's a profound life transition that affects every aspect of your family's well-being. Empowered Separation Mediation is designed to guide you through this challenging journey with compassion, expertise, and a focus on creating a positive future for all involved.

Reconfiguring Your Family with Peace and Purpose

The cornerstone of our approach is the belief that divorce doesn't have to mean destruction. We emphasize:

• Minimizing emotional and financial disruption
• Fostering open communication and mutual respect
• Prioritizing the well-being of children and maintaining family bonds
• Creating a new family structure that works for everyone

A Holistic Approach to Mediation

While cost and duration are common concerns, we encourage a broader perspective:

1. Customized Solutions: We recognize that each separation is unique, with its own complexities in assets, finances, and emotions.
2. Conflict Management: Our mediator helps navigate discord, fostering productive dialogue.
3. Flexible Timelines: We adapt to your urgency while ensuring thorough resolution.
4. Promoting Cooperation: We encourage openness and willingness from both parties to streamline the process.
5. Transparency First: Full disclosure creates a foundation of respect and dignity.

The BrainstormingWomen Difference

When you choose our Empowered Separation service, you can expect:

1. A caring and understanding approach
2. Specialized financial knowledge
3. A commitment to helping you reach consensus
4. Support and guidance every step of the way

Invest in Your Future

While mediation is often more cost-effective than traditional litigation, it's important to view it as an investment in your future rather than just an expense. Our goal is to align the process with your needs and values, ensuring a resolution that stands the test of time.

Understanding the intricacies of mediation involves considering several pivotal factors:

1. Complexity of the Divorce: Each separation is unique, with varying complexities regarding assets, finances, and emotional dynamics.
2. Level of Conflict Between Spouses: The extent of discord between partners can influence the duration and intensity of the mediation process.
3. Urgency: Timelines can be influenced by external factors such as legal requirements or personal deadlines.
4. Willingness: The openness and cooperation of both parties significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of mediation.
5. Transparency: Ensuring to disclose information makes for a more respectful and dignified experience for all.

Compared to the traditional approach, mediation generally offers a more cost-effective route.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of private mediation that fosters resolution with dignity and grace? Schedule a consultation today, and let's explore how we can chart a positive course forward together.

Reconfigure your family with peace. 

Step into your future with confidence. 

Choose Empowered Separation at BrainstormingWomen.

Your journey begins with a Strategy Session where we understand your unique situation, establish goals, and create a roadmap forward. Through expertly guided mediation sessions and comprehensive financial analysis, we help you transform complex decisions into manageable steps.

Our structured program includes:

• Initial Strategy Session to align goals and set expectations
• Professional financial document review and organization
• Three focused mediation sessions 
• Written agreement preparation with final review for you to take to legal counsel
• Flexible solutions for your unique situation
• A process that takes 4 - 8 weeks

Once we are hired, onboarding begins with a document checklist and digital folder to upload your financial information. 

This may include worksheets and proceed as follows::

1.  Initial Strategy Session 

• Goals and priorities alignment
• Ground rules establishment
• Process overview and expectations
• Documentation requirements review
• Timeline creation 

2. Financial Document Review & Organization (up to 4 hours)

• Comprehensive financial analysis
• Review of documentation

3.  Three Mediation Sessions (up to 2 hours each)

• Guided by priorities established in strategy session
• Structured problem-solving
• Agreement building
• Documentation of decisions 

4.  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Final Review Session

• Initial draft preparation for review

5.  Final Review Call

• Review of all MOU points
• Clarification of any unclear items
• Discussion of implementation steps
• Documentation of needed revisions
• Up to 2 revisions included

Complete Mediation Package - $5,500

Payment Structure:

1. $2,750 initial deposit (includes strategy session)
2. $2,750 before first mediation session