Ben Stich

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Introduction: I love helping families who are facing very real and challenging conflicts. They want to move forward with their lives, and mediating their conflicts helps them do so. My favorite part of my job is that it is a child-first approach to resolving family conflict. Exposure to parental conflict is the number one predictor of bad outcomes for children. Mediation creates a forum for parents to resolve their differences in a safe forum, and develop better communication skills. This ultimately leads to better lives and stability for the children.

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Hired 6 times

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13 years in business

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Brian c.

Jan 8, 2016

My wife and I found ourselves locked into disagreements ranging from parenting schedule to providing racial balance for our bi-racial children to school district choices to responsibilities of childrens items, such as a special blanket, to child support and asset division; nothing was off limits and the longer the divorce prolonged, the more misunderstanding, lack of trust and animosity grew between us. Ben was a voice of reason and compassion, that time and time again reeled us back to a place where the possibility of good will between two opposing forces took root to resolution. Bens approach is disarming but he challenges each party to look at the integrity hidden beneath the hurt, to honor, recognize and answer, What is fair?

Christina H.

Jan 8, 2016

As a recently retired Probate and Family Court judge (after serving 23 years on the bench) I have rarely found an individual as skilled as Ben in working with High Conflict families (the parents, and the children). He is smart, funny, kind, direct, compassionate, and gets right to the point. I have seen him make tremendous progress with some of the most troubled and stuck parents that I work with. Equally impressive is his ability to help parents (even those who do not get along at all) improve their parenting of difficult teenagers. I have referred families to Ben in a steady stream, and I will continue to do so. His talent is really quite special.

Brian G.

Jan 8, 2016

I have known Ben Stich for over 10 years. I can attest to his ability to help his clients reach their fullest potential individually and in their relationships. He is extremely insightful in understanding the core challenges in those he helps. His tremendous ability to communicate effectively while showing great empathy helps him be very successful in his role within Mediation and Family Services. I recommend him in the highest regards. Brian Galinkin, MSW

Lauren G.

Jan 8, 2016

Child custody and all matters of divorce can be emotional, complex and difficult, Ben was able to navigate both while being respectful, understanding and extremely patient and helpful. His background as a counselor, vs. a legal background, kept the process focused on the issues, and not all about the legal technicalities that can make child custody more about the law then the child. We were able resolve our issues quickly which allowed us to move past the negotiations and into conversations on how to increase trust and better co-parent our child. I am very pleased with our decision to choose this route and would highly recommend Ben to anyone.

Jonathan M.

Jan 12, 2016

Ben made a difficult situation as easy as it can be. He is straightforward, even-keeled, and earnestly supportive of both parties. He is readily available via phone and email to answer questions and help troubleshoot when the need arises.

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I regularly participate in continuing education programs to stay current on family legal issues, mediation skills, and family dynamics and child development. I also subscribe to monthly journals and several publications, and am part of a peer consultation group.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
As you determine who you should use I encourage you to take advantage of any offer of a free consultation. This will help you gauge the mediator's skills and knowledge, but more importantly, the fit between the mediator and you. Mediation involves discussing personal and difficult topics. It is important for all the parties engaging in the mediation to feel comfortable with the mediator, and trust they will provide a fair and neutral process.