Genesis Divorce and Family Center
Legal Separation
Legal Separation Mediation
You may consider a legal separation instead of a divorce.
Divides and Protects Finances
Puts a Plan in Place for Children
May Extend Health Insurance Coverage
May be a Tax Benefit for Couples
May be an Option for Religious Reasons
Divorce and Legal Separation Mediation
How Our Process Works
Complementary 15-Minute Consultation
Get your questions answered to help determine your next steps.
Mediation
Work with an impartial mediator to resolve disagreements and make sure everyone is on the same page.
Finalize Agreements
Your mediator will review your agreements with you.
File Documents
Our paralegal can draft and file your documents on your behalf..
You Are In Experienced Hands
Our mediators can guide you through the legal separation process as quickly and amicably as possible.
Years of Experience
Cases
Hours of Mediation
“The Genesis team was very timely in their responses to texts or email questions. Thanks to their guidance, we were able to reach agreements amicably. I am so grateful that we went to Genesis Mediation Center.”
—Jill
“Very knowledgeable, friendly, kind, and efficient mediators here at Genesis. I’m so very glad to have had them navigate through this difficult process.”
—Diane
“Genesis did a great job directing us and guiding us through the process. Our mediator had strong relationship and facilitator skills and clearly knew all of the technical details. I felt 100% confident in her and her team’s ability to walk us through without hiring a much more expensive lawyer.”
—Mark
Less Expensive Than Litigation
Legal Separation Doesn’t Have To Break The Bank
Litigation
The average cost of a legal separation case is $10,000-$20,000, including a $5,000 retainer per party.
Mediation
The average cost with Genesis is $1,800-$2,500 total*, less than the average cost of one retainer for an attorney.
*Excluding court document drafting and filing fees.
F.A.Q.
Common Questions
Should I Get An Attorney?
Many of our clients at least consult with an attorney, which we highly recommend. Most of our clients do not retain an attorney. You may be interested in a collaborative case with attorneys at the table together with a mediator. We can discuss this during your FREE 15-minute phone consultation.
Can I Still Use An Attorney In Mediation?
Absolutely. Our mediators prefer to work with attorneys trained in Collaborative Family Law. He/she will supply clients with a number of quality trained attorneys to contact. You can retain an attorney, go for an initial consultation, or return for counsel as needed.