Facilitating decision-making and lasting solutions through dialogue and collaboration.
Facilitating decision-making and lasting solutions through dialogue and collaboration.
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Claudia M. Carr, CEO
I am a certified family mediator in VA, having completed training for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts’ certification program. I have also obtained additional training and a certification to conduct mediations regarding business and community relations. I have a Master’s in Business Administration from the Johns Hopkins University and have headed business lines in training and education in industry, and I have stood up and led high-stakes credentialing programs for the federal government and the non-profit sector.
Mediation is a voluntary process where parties are empowered to express their concerns and what they need to move forward. The mediator is a neutral third-party that walks the parties through the process using various techniques to reach mutually acceptable agreements. Mediation is a forward-looking process, in which the mediator helps parties to identify their personal goals and ways in which these goals can be met. In most cases of child support, custody and visitation, we facilitate a fully executable legal agreement between the parties in one session.
Mediation costs a fraction of the cost of litigation.
Mediation puts the power of the outcomes in the hands of the parties.
Mediation is much faster and less emotionally taxing than litigation.
Required by VA Supreme Court before taking legal action, in many cases
We use a variety of methods to reach parties where they are, but always integrate a time-tested five-step approach in our mediations: introduction; statement of the problem; information gathering; identification of the problems; bargaining; and finally, settlement.
We are proud of our great success in mediation and work with parties to resolve conflicts arising in the home, workplace, and the community.
Business/Community
Mediation offers many benefits to consumers and small businesses. When small businesses experience conflict internally or externally, mediators can help to resolve issues in a way th
We are proud of our great success in mediation and work with parties to resolve conflicts arising in the home, workplace, and the community.
Business/Community
Mediation offers many benefits to consumers and small businesses. When small businesses experience conflict internally or externally, mediators can help to resolve issues in a way that empowers all parties, Mediation is also a fraction of the cost of litigation.
Parenting and Family Conflict
Mediators help parties to develop a better understanding of one another's perspective. Mediation empowers parties to express concerns, fears, and needs without judgment. Parties are encouraged to put the needs of the children first and resolve disputes in a respectful and productive manner.
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