A Memorandum of Understanding gives you control over your divorce.  It gives you control over how your assets are divided; control over what your parenting agreement looks like.  YOU DECIDE. If you don't take charge of your divorce, a judge or an attorney will.

We specialize in divorces involving children.  Children are our primary concern.  Our process is intended to create an environment that fosters cooperation and puts the needs of the children first.  We believe that you are capable of making decisions that are best for you and we support this belief throughout the mediation process.  We are focused on bringing out the best in both parties.  Many attorneys have been trained in law school to fight for the rights of their client and to follow the law.  While we are aware of the divorce guidelines and will make them available to you, in mediation you are encouraged to create your own agreement, one that meets YOUR needs and will be supported by the courts. 

Mediation requires the participation of both parties.  Usually one party calls us to get information.  While we are happy to talk to one party initially, we need to speak with both parties before we can start the mediation process.

If your spouse is not aware that you are contacting a mediator, the best thing would be to talk to your spouse about what you are doing.  This way, you will build trust right from the start.  And that will go a long way toward building greater trust during the mediation process. 

The good news is:  You decide how long it takes.  If you and your spouse can reach agreement and the issues are not complex, it may take only a few sessions.  If the issues are complex and the parties are not prepared to share information, it takes longer.  Generally, it will take four to six sessions to complete the entire process and provide you with a Memorandum of Understanding.  But remember, You decide.

Call us at 401-253-1394.  If we do not answer the phone, it is because we are with clients. We know that you understand that during mediation, our clients receive our full attention.  We will call you back the same day. If you find it helpful, we will send out a packet of information to both parties that tells you all about mediation and gets you started toward your first session.  We will provide the same information to both parties so that you are both equally involved in the process right from the start.

We are flexible with our hours, because we know that busy people often have tight schedules.  We can offer daytime, evening or weekend hours.  Let us know what works for you and we will do our very best to meet your needs.

We have two comfortable settings for mediation.  One is in our home office at 9 Juniper Court in Bristol and the other is at the Smithfield Medical Center at 41 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island. 

Yes.  If you and your spouse are interested in meeting with us to determine if mediation is right for you, we are happy to set up a mutually agreeable time for you and your spouse to come in for a free consultation.  Contact us at 401-253-1394.

Mediation is all about people, not company names.  We are Frank and Michele.  You can find information about us on our About Us Page.  We belong to a group of Rhode Island mediators who are convinced that mediation is best for most divorces.  We started the Rhode Island Mediators Association to provide you with the absolute best of all that mediation has to offer.  We hold ourselves to the highest of standards by qualifiying for the Advanced Mediator designation.   

More information about mediation can be obtained by clicking on this link to the Rhode Island Mediators Association. 

We also belong to the East Bay Chamber of Commerce. 

We are committed to leading the way in making mediation available to divorcing couples and in providing support to families with children throughout Rhode Island.  If we can help you in any way, let us know.  You can reach us at the emails below:

michele@mouthpeacemediation.com

frank@mouthpeacemediation.com