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The Family Mediation Center
 Birmingham
Group Health Services, Inc.'s Family Mediation Center (FMC) is a
unique program that offers comprehensive services which address the
various needs of the reorganized family. In addition to mediation,
the FMC offers therapy and support for children, families and
individuals affected by divorce, separation, remarriage and/or
step-family issues. All proceeds from the Family Mediation Center
benefit Birmingham Group Health Services' The Umbrella program which
provides services for women and children affected by domestic
violence.
What Is Mediation?
Mediation is a process in which two or more parties voluntarily come
together to negotiate areas of conflict. A mediator assists the
parties in this endeavor by fostering an atmosphere that is
conducive to effective communication. The mediation process is
designed to give both parties an opportunity to express their
viewpoints and to reach a resolution that is fair and reasonable to
all.
Why Choose Mediation?
Mediation allows clients to choose an amicable remedy to their
disputed issues and maintain control over their own lives. Parties
are given an opportunity to work together for the benefit of their
children, to make decisions on behalf of their children, and to
resolve issues that cloud their individual and collective abilities
to focus on the important task of parenting.
What Types of Issues Can Be
Mediated?
The Family Mediation Center offers two types of
mediation; a co-parenting communication program and divorce
mediation.
Parenting Mediation:
Our co-parenting program is tailored to the special
needs of parents or intervening parties who have on-going issues
with their parenting plan. Parenting, discipline, and communication
issues may be impacting their ability to care for their children
effectively and to relate with one another as co-parents.
Divorce Mediation:
The divorce mediation program is designed for those parties who are
involved in a dissolution action and have not resolved issues such
as custody, visitation, division of marital assets and liabilities,
child support, and alimony. This program gives couples the
opportunity to make joint decisions about the way the divorce will
be finalized and, ultimately, how it will impact their lives and/or
the lives of their children.
How Long Does Mediation Take
and What Costs Are Involved?
The time required for successful mediation varies from client to
client. The length and number of sessions are determined by the
individual needs of each case and the progress of negotiation.
Clients of the Family Mediation Center are encouraged to equally
share the cost of services. A set fee is established per session,
however, fees may be negotiated according to financial ability.
For more information about the
Family Mediation Center, or to schedule an appointment, call
Birmingham Group Health Services, Inc. at
(203) 736-2601 today!
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