FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I price mediation by the hour or for an entire mediation, based upon my assessment at an orientation, which is without cost to parties. Counseling services are priced by the hour.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In Virginia and other states, certified mediators must complete continuing education units for renewal. In Virginia there is also a requirement that the mediator perform a minimum number of mediations in their specialty in order to renew.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Having worked around courts, especially juvenile and domestic relations courts, during my career, I witnessed the lasting effects of an adversarial procedure on families, particularly children. Although there are cases in which adjudication is warrented or necessary, mediation has helped many families to reach agreement in lieu of or in preparation for court involvement.