P-E-A-C-E in a Modification Action

A "modification action" involves the reconsideration of some aspect of a completed divorce, custody, paternity or other family law issue. Modification proceedings involve the same emotions and issues as the initial action (divorce, paternity action, etc.) but with the reopening of old wounds. During this type of mediation, the main focus will be to identify the issues which a party feels have changed and are central to resolving the matter to reach an agreement on each issue that the parties can agree is fair and reasonable---acceptable to each party.ALL ISSUES ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSSION.

As mediators, we do not make decisions: We are NOT judges nor are we present to make personal decision for either party. Instead, we are a neutral party who helps the parties understand their differences, reach an agreement and move on with their lives, knowing they have addressed the issues which arose during their marriage.

The culmination of that effort is the preparation of a MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. This agreement will establish the post divorce financial structure and parenting restructuring. During mediation, we will prepare the written marital settlement agreement, with, if present, the assistance of your attorneys or advisors.

Some parties are able to conclude all the matters at that time; some who come without an attorney or advisor request sometime to have it reviewed by an attorney-a reasonable request.

Both parties must agree to ALL TERMS of the Marital Settlement Agreement. Ultimately you and spouse will file the agreement which is presented to the court as part of the divorce petition.

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