Mediation is a way of resolving a dispute in which an impartial person (the mediator) helps you discuss concerns and, if possible, reach a voluntary agreement. The mediator helps you think about your individual needs and interests, clarify your differences with the other person and find common ground.
With mediation:
Mediation is sometimes described as facilitated or assisted negotiation. This option works best when both people are able to sit together and, with the mediator’s help, develop problem-solving solutions on their own. Of course, some families will require more support than mediation provides (see “What is Collaborative Divorce?” article).
All Bridges Professionals are available to help parties mediate their family disputes, in a private, neutral and safe process. We have extensive training in negotiation and conflict resolution techniques. Our role is to ensure that the process remains respectful and works to develop “win-win” solutions that might not otherwise occur within the families.
We are a “practice-group” based in and around Portland, Oregon. Our nickname is Bridges Divorce and we frequently call each other “Bridgers.” We are ten independent mediators, lawyers, a financial adviser, a child specialist and divorce coaches, working together to change the nastiness of the usual divorce. We help couples divorce respectfully, using mediation or collaborative methods.
Our full name is Bridges Collaborative Divorce Solutions. We serve couples and families throughout Oregon and SW Washington.
We are an Oregon non profit corporation, with Corporate Offices in Beaverton, Oregon.
