Portland Divorce Mediation without Attorneys

Since opening his practice in 2005, Matthew House has always excluded attorneys from divorce mediation sessions.

Unless there is a threat to safety, mediation with the mediator and the other party present is usually a suitable format for those who want a more amicable, more efficient, and more economical approach.

By not including attorneys in the room, you will save considerable money, to be sure, and you will be focused on solutions and compromise.

Matthew has learned from two decades of experience that two adults can be reasonable, even at a time of great difficulty.

Matthew will help you achieve this by modeling the patience, openmindedness and empathy that you should expect from a professional but also that you can achieve for yourselves. Working through the issues with just your spouse and a law-trained, neutral facilitator, you will see that you can interact cooperatively with the other party.

Knowing that you succeeded in communicating and solving problems even in the most contentious circumstances will give you confidence that your future interactions will also be low-conflict and solution-oriented.

That's important for the years to come as co-parents. Even if you have no minor children, you will probably need to collaborate with your spouse to complete aspects of the divorce after it is finalized, and you may also cross paths with each other from time to time for other reasons.

Divorce Mediation Without Attorneys Is Usually More Effective