What is mediation?

Mediation is when a neutral 3rd person helps you and at least one other party resolve a conflict. In family law mediation, a 3rd party helps a couple come to an agreement instead of having a court decide.  The mediator can work with the couple before a suit is filed, after, or before a hearing or trial. In Texas, most mediation is done before a hearing or trial. Marriage mediation is done at any time as well. Its goal is to help you keep your marriage or committed relationship together.

When marriage coaching is included, as it is at Hiller and Associates, then not only do the mediators help a couple resolve conflict, but they also teach the couple marriage skills. You do not have to have a lawyer to begin the marriage mediation and coaching. The marriage skills include primarily communication, conflict management and forgiveness.

All mediators and marriage coaches at Hiller and Associates are certified Smalley Marriage Coaches. We usually recommend a contract – a “Marriage Booster Agreement”™ - committing the couple for 90-120 days of work on (and fun in) the marriage. See our Reconciliation Law page for more information on how reconciliation law and mediation works. Call or email us today for marriage mediation and coaching.

We also do divorce and other family law mediation, both early interventions (before Temporary Orders) and before trial.

MICHAEL A. HILLER
Tel: (713) 784-9500
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HILLER LAW FIRM
1770 St James Pl, Ste 150
Houston, TX 77056