What is Conscious Uncoupling?

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What is Conscious Uncoupling? You may have heard the media use the term “Conscious Uncoupling”. I became familiar with the phrase in 2014 when actress Gwyneth Paltrow and musician Chris Martin announced the end of their 10-year marriage. The announcement said: “It is with hearts full of sadness that we have decided to separate. We…

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Confined and in conflict?

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Living with a spouse with a high conflict personality or attempting to co-parent with your ex is extremely challenging right now. The good news is mediation will help you resolve these issues before it gets worse. Now is the best time to start. In states like Pennsylvania, the courts are closed to lawyers or open…

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WHY USE ONLINE MEDIATION?

Why Mediate?

ONLINE MEDIATION Using an online platform will help you work through your family law matters no matter where you are geographically located. SAVE TIME Mediation conferences can be scheduled in the privacy of your own home or office and at a time that fits into your busy life.  The Zoom app is free to download…

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MEDIATION: Is it Right for Me?

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Do I have to go to court? No! In Pennsylvania you have a few options, one option is to hire separate attorneys and go to court. This option will result in a decree, however, it will involve several years in the court system and tens of thousands of dollars. A better option is to mediate…

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SAVE MONEY: Mediate

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How do we save money? Often folks would prefer to save money and keep afloat financially during a difficult process. During mediation, we have a conversation about income and expenses and how to have financial peace. We gather information to help you make decisions about your finances during the process. Here are a few tips…

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3 SIMPLE STEPS

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Is a simple, healthy and respectful process important to you and your family? Using a mediator can be an efficient, cost-effective solution. We make this possible in three simple steps: Meet We meet for one or more mediation sessions to discuss important topics, such as the family home, bank accounts, vehicles, and children. We simply…

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Clement Mediation

A neutral and qualified mediator can help you and your spouse distribute responsibilities peacefully and respectfully. Most mediations take only a few sessions using a quick and affordable process. The mediated pathway is described by most as an amicable, simple, and efficient method. Pennsylvania has an option that allows couples to use a simple process.…

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PEACEFUL PROCESS

The Cost of Divorce

Private Path What does a peaceful process look like? In Pennsylvania, we have a mediation process for couples. This option eliminates the expense and time required for one spouse to formally blame the other spouse in court.  Couples can choose to keep their families’ private information and “dirty laundry” out of court and out of…

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HEALTHY PROCESS

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Who are healthy mediation support professionals? Mediation divorce support professionals are experts that help families navigate the mediation process. We are committed to offering a healthier process and understand the importance of a peaceful path. Here are a few professionals that may help you gather the information you need to make informed decisions for you…

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EMPOWER YOURSELF

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Gathering the information you need to organize your life and your finances can empower you to make the best decisions for your future. A budget form or worksheet can help you make decisions for yourself and your family. When creating your budget worksheet consider gathering information about your income and expenses AFTER divorce or separation.…

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