💼 Divorce & Family Mediation Solutions

At Path Forward Mediation Center, we guide families through challenging transitions with clarity and care—whether you're separating, divorcing, or co-parenting.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting Plans & Custody Agreements

Create clear, customized parenting arrangements that prioritize your child’s well-being—covering schedules, holidays, and communication—while fostering cooperation and reducing conflict.

💰 Property Division & Financial Settlements

Reach fair, transparent agreements on dividing marital assets, debts, and property—building a stable financial future without court battles.

💵 Child & Spousal Support

Develop realistic, legally sound support agreements tailored to your family’s needs—promoting long-term financial stability for everyone involved.

🔄 Post-Divorce Modifications

When life changes, we help you adjust support, custody, or parenting time through mediation—no court required.

At Path Forward Mediation Center, we guide families through a respectful, team-based collaborative divorce process aimed at:

• ⚖️ Reducing conflict and preserving relationships

• ✨ Empowering both parties to feel heard and supported

• 🛡️ Creating durable, child-centered, and practical outcomes

What’s Included

Collaborative divorce is a structured, court-free process supported by a dedicated team of professionals:

• 📜 Collaborative Attorneys: Each spouse is represented by their own attorney to guide and protect their legal interests.

• 💰 Neutral Financial Professional: Assists with asset division and future financial planning.

• 🧠 Divorce Coach / Mental Health Professional: Facilitates communication and supports emotional well-being.

• 🏡 Child Specialist (if needed): Focuses on addressing children's needs throughout the process.

This comprehensive approach ensures a supportive environment where families can collaboratively navigate the complexities of divorce with dignity and respect.

Elder & Intergenerational Mediation

We help families navigate the emotional and practical challenges of aging and intergenerational conflict. Our mediators create a safe, neutral space to address:

• 🏥 Elder care decisions (living arrangements, caregiving, medical choices)

• 🌳 Tensions between adult children, aging parents, and extended family

• 📅 Planning for the future, including financial support and end-of-life decisions

With expertise in family dynamics and elder law, we guide families through respectful, solution-focused conversations that preserve dignity and strengthen relationships.

Estate & Inheritance Mediation

Avoid the cost and strain of litigation by resolving estate conflicts through mediation. We support families in reaching mutual understanding around:

• 📜 Will contests and disputes over interpretation or fairness

• 💎 Equitable distribution of property and financial assets

• ⚖️ Conflicts arising during probate

Our goal is to help families find clear, workable resolutions—while preserving relationships and minimizing stress.

At Path Forward Mediation Center, we believe in resolving disputes with dignity, efficiency, and collaboration.

Our civil mediation services are designed to provide individuals, families, and organizations with accessible, court-free solutions that save time, reduce costs, and preserve relationships.

Why Choose Civil Mediation?

• ⚖️ Cost-Effective: Avoid the high expenses of litigation with affordable, fixed-fee mediation services.

• ✨ Efficient: Resolve disputes faster than traditional court proceedings.

• 🤝 Collaborative: Foster understanding and cooperation in a neutral, structured environment.

• 🌟 Preserve Relationships: Focus on solutions that maintain and strengthen personal and professional connections.

Our Civil Solutions

🏠 Landlord-Tenant / Eviction Mediation
Resolve disputes over leases, rent, or property conditions amicably, avoiding costly eviction proceedings.

💼 Workplace & Employment Mediation
Address workplace conflicts, including discrimination, harassment, or contract disputes, to create harmonious work environments.

🌍 Neighborhood & Community Dispute Mediation
Resolve conflicts over property boundaries, noise complaints, or shared resources to maintain peaceful communities.

🏡 Real Estate Mediation
Navigate disputes involving property transactions, boundary disagreements, or title issues with equitable solutions.

What Sets Us Apart

⚖️ Expert Mediators: Our team includes professionals with expertise in law, finance, and conflict resolution, ensuring a balanced and informed approach to every case.

🎯 Tailored Solutions: We customize each mediation process to meet the unique needs of the parties involved, fostering collaboration and personalized outcomes.

📄 Comprehensive Support: Our sessions result in a detailed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which can be used for court filings or future agreements.

📝 Additional Services: We also offer optional services for court-related documentation beyond the MOU, or you may choose to retain separate legal counsel (see PRICING section).

This dynamic approach ensures that every client receives professional, customized, and comprehensive support throughout the mediation process.

We represent injured individuals in arbitration proceedings at the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Center ⚖️ on a contingency fee basis.