Carol A. Butler, Ph.D.: Mediator

Mediation is a non-adversarial way to resolve conflicts while keeping the focus on the future.

Divorce Mediation is a way to make a settlement of all the issues involved in separation: property, finances, parenting, child support, maintenance (alimony), and other issues unique to each couple.

  • Unmarried couples use mediation to resolve similar issues.
  • Post-divorce re-negotiation of custody and child support arrangements can be accomplished efficiently in mediation.

Business Mediation helps partners in small businesses to improve business relationships and increase productivity. The mediator can facilitate making difficult business decisions. She can also help to resolve

  • conflicts between management and employees
  • agency-client impasses
  • disagreements within boards of directors

Conflict Resolution Coaching includes counseling, advice, education and support to prepare and assist you in negotiating effectively on your own behalf in any situation.

  • developing a parenting plan, including custody and visitation, when getting separated or divorced
  • negotiating an employment package
  • managing business relationships profitably
  • resolving family conflicts