Getting Organized: A Toolkit for Mediation
Preparing for mediation does not have to feel overwhelming. I have prepared a set of forms and calculators to help you organize the information you need, whether your session focuses on finances, parenting, or both. Fill these out at your own pace before your session, and bring your completed copies with you.
For the fuller picture of what to gather and why it matters, take a look at my guide, START HERE: Getting Ready for Mediation.
Financial Forms
If your mediation involves dividing assets, debts, or support, these forms give both of you a clear starting point.
This worksheet helps you map out your monthly expenses so we can talk about support and post-separation budgeting with real numbers in front of us, not guesswork.
Property and Debt Distribution Worksheet
Use this to list what you own and what you owe. It becomes the foundation for our conversation about a fair division of your marital estate.
Pennsylvania Alimony Worksheet
This worksheet walks through the factors Pennsylvania considers relevant to spousal support, so you can think through your own numbers before we discuss them together.
Pennsylvania Child Support Estimator
This calculator gives you a starting estimate for child support under Pennsylvania guidelines. It is a helpful reference point, not a final number, since mediation lets you and your spouse shape an arrangement that fits your family.
Parenting Plan Resources
If children are part of your mediation, these resources help you think through the schedule and structure before you sit down together.
A guided workbook to help you reflect on your children’s needs, your current routines, and what a workable schedule might look like.
A quick-reference checklist covering the major decisions a parenting plan should address, so nothing gets missed in session.
Sample Shared Parenting and Custody Schedule Templates
A set of sample schedules to give you a starting point. You are not locked into any of these. They are simply here to help you picture different options.
Pennsylvania Child Support Estimator
This calculator gives you a starting estimate for child support under Pennsylvania guidelines, useful context as you think through the parenting schedule and each household’s needs.
Bringing It All Together
You do not need to arrive with every form perfectly completed. What matters most is starting our conversation with the information you both need to make smart financial and parenting decisions. I encourage you to share your spreadsheets with each other well before your mediation session, so each of you has time to sit with the numbers, ask questions, and feel steady walking in the door.