Our services extend both "upstream" of divorce, for marital decisions, and "downstream," for post-divorce co-parenting. In fact, our coaching can help people agree whether to get divorced—or whether to get married—in the first place.
Other examples include whether to:
-move in together,
-buy a house,
-have children,
-blend families,
-handle elder care, and
-many others.
Most clients reach agreement in a handful of sessions. The service is offered through a secure Zoom call, so you can attend from wherever is most comfortable to you. And, if you're in Minnesota, we can arrange to meet in-person, too.
If you've been skirting around a sticking point, mediation is designed to finally solve it. It's a reliable way to reach comfortable agreement when you're stuck at an uncomfortable impasse.
"When you work with me, you can expect a balance of shrewd legal acumen with emotional sensitivity. I help disparate communication styles and contrasting personalities to understand and resonate with each other. My process ensures that all voices are heard and understood."
—Alex Glassmann
Here's a common example:
Consider the issue of budgeting. Whether managing kids' costs as parents—or dealing with parents' costs in the context of elder care—reaching consensus on the shared budget is essential.
A therapist or friend may identify the need for budget reconciliation, but the practical aspects of number-crunching can't be addressed in therapy itself. And, as we all know, adversarial attorneys often draw out the process.
That's why so many therapists and friends refer clients to us: "Alex provides the space and the guidance to get clients through the numbers, helping both people reach agreement and feel comfortable."
Joint Sessions
(two hours)
For couples, co-parenting, and elder care mediation, the number of joint sessions are scheduled as needed. Many find agreement within a handful sessions or less. Remarkably challenging, high-value topics rarely extend beyond six sessions.
Most clients join remotely on separate, respective devices. In-person options are available in Minnesota.
For some, a joint format is impractical or uncomfortable; therefore, we offer One-on-One (1:1) coaching as well:
1:1 Sessions
(ninety, sixty, or thirty minutes)
For individuals, 1:1 coaching is an effective standalone option when one person isn't able or willing to participate.
For some couples and co-parents, alternating 1:1 sessions are preferred to appearing together on a joint call.
Additionally, 1:1 sessions can complement joint sessions by providing useful 1:1 guidance and accountability between joint meetings.
