Resolving Disputes, Restoring Peace
For over 30 years, Amherst Mediation Services has provided expert legal representation, mediation, and collaborative law solutions, helping individuals navigate life's toughest challenges.
Family Mediation
In addition to divorce mediation, Amherst Mediation Services offers mediation services in various areas of family law, including post-divorce, same-sex divorce and separation, marital agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, and elder mediation.
Mediating Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a contract a couple creates before marriage to outline property division and alimony
in case of divorce or death. Negotiating can be stressful, especially while planning a wedding. Mediation makes the process more collaborative, reducing costs and anxiety by allowing direct communication with a neutral mediator.
Mediation is a cost-effective alternative to litigation. At Amherst Mediation Services, we offer a range of mediation services in family law, including divorce, separation, post-divorce, custody, paternity, and family and estate disputes. Mediation is available whether both parties have attorneys or are navigating the process on their own.
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Elder Assisted Mediation
As loved ones age, families often face difficult decisions about care, finances, and living arrangements. Whether it is a decision or conflict between family members about placing a parent in a long-term care facility, obtaining a guardianship, or disputes about wills or estate planning, Amherst Mediation Services provides a neutral space to navigate these conversations to find solutions that work for everyone.
Mediation of Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement, like a prenup, outlines property and support arrangements but is created after marriage. Many couples use it to ease financial stress and strengthen their relationship. Mediation makes the process smoother by reducing costs and tension, allowing couples to communicate directly with the help of a neutral mediator.
Lawyer Assisted Mediation
If you’ve already filed a case in court and have an attorney, or if you want your attorney to participate in the mediation process, we can act as a neutral mediator to help you reach an agreement. This approach can reduce legal fees and ease the stress of litigation.
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At Amherst Mediation Service, we offer legal representation and consultation for those seeking guidance through family law matters. With decades of experience in domestic relations, we provide legal advice for clients in mediation, representation in uncontested divorces, and advocacy in select cases. Our approach prioritizes resolution over litigation, reducing stress and financial burden.
Legal Representation
Collaborative Law offers a cooperative approach to resolving disputes without going to court. Each person hires an attorney trained in Collaborative Law, and everyone involved agrees not to file lawsuits or seek court orders while the process is ongoing. Instead of battling in court, the focus is on open communication, problem-solving, and finding solutions that work for both parties. Because agreements are reached voluntarily, people are more likely to feel satisfied with the outcome and stick to the terms.
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