Each party completes our intake questionnaire — available to fill out directly online or via a shared link sent by our office, whichever is more convenient. The questionnaire gathers important facts about the dispute, the parties involved, any children affected, and other matters relevant to the mediation, so your mediator can prepare a session tailored to your specific circumstances. Important: Mediation is only scheduled once every party has submitted a completed questionnaire. The mediator personally reviews each submission before scheduling.
For matters involving the division of property — including divorce, separation, or business dissolution — each party will also be provided an asset and liability division worksheet. This worksheet must be completed and returned prior to the mediation session so both parties' financial pictures are clear going into the discussion.
Once all required intake is complete, the mediator schedules your session — in person in Galesburg or remotely via secure video meeting. Sessions run up to 4 hours ($800 flat, including prep and drafting); additional time is billed at $150/hour.
Your mediator drafts the written agreement reflecting the outcome of your session, and signatures are collected before you leave — whether in the room or on the video call.
Your mediator drafts the written agreement reflecting the outcome of your session, and signatures are collected before you leave — whether in the room or on the video call.
Free Mediation Assessment — we evaluate whether your circumstances are a good fit for private mediation (both spouses must participate in good faith).
Required Mediation Questionnaire. Each spouse completes our intake questionnaire — fillable online or via a shared link — covering key facts about the dispute, the parties, and any children involved. Your session will only be scheduled once both spouses have submitted a completed questionnaire.
Asset & Liability Division Worksheet — both spouses complete a worksheet prior to the session for a clear financial picture.
Mediation Session(s) — you and your spouse negotiate the terms of your separation: division of assets and debts, parenting plan (if applicable), and spousal support.
Drafted Agreement — your mediator drafts a written settlement agreement reflecting everything agreed to.
Review & Signatures — both spouses review (with independent legal counsel, if desired) and sign the final document during or immediately following the session.
Filing. With a signed agreement in hand, you (or your attorney) file for divorce as an uncontested matter, submitting the mediated agreement to the court for approval.
Sessions can take place in person at 2101 Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401, or remotely via secure video meeting for clients anywhere in Illinois — or outside the state entirely. Remote sessions carry the same structure, confidentiality, and legal weight as an in-person meeting, at no additional cost.
You do not need a lawyer to participate in mediation. If your matter involves substantial legal issues, we recommend consulting an attorney about your legal rights before your session. Mediators do not provide legal advice, but you are always welcome to bring your attorney to a mediation session.
