Divorce Mediation Lawyers in Concord, NC 

Skilled Legal Help for Divorce Clients Throughout Cabarrus County

Divorce is often one of life’s most challenging transitions, emotionally and financially. At Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC, we assist clients in Concord and the surrounding communities who are pursuing mediation to resolve their divorce issues. Attorneys LeAnn Lancaster and Hilary St. Louis are both certified family financial mediators. Hilary is also a certified parenting coordinator. 

Because of their mediation training and experience, our attorneys can act as your mediator or guide you during the process conducted by another mediator. We can offer compassion and practical advice, helping you understand your rights and options and providing legal counsel on the issues in your case. 

Regardless of our role, whether as mediator or as your legal advisor, we focus on helping you create a productive process to reduce conflict while seeking practical solutions that optimally work for you and your family. 

Call (980) 705-8372 or reach us online to discuss your case with a Concord divorce mediation attorney. Your consultation can be conducted in person or virtually. 

Understanding Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is a collaborative process in which a neutral third party, a trained mediator, facilitates discussions between spouses to help them resolve contested issues. Unlike litigation, where a judge decides, mediation allows the parties themselves to shape outcomes in a more flexible, cooperative environment.

Because our attorneys are both family financial mediators, we can play a critical role in helping you reach optimum solutions regarding matters such as property and debt division. As legal counsel, we can help you understand the law, evaluate proposals, identify potential legal pitfalls, and prepare documentation. 

How Mediation Is Conducted

Mediation is a structured, confidential process designed to help spouses resolve family law issues cooperatively, with the guidance of a neutral professional. At Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC, our attorneys are certified family financial mediators, which allows us to guide parties through mediation with a clear focus on fairness, transparency, and workable long-term solutions.

The process typically begins with an initial session in which the mediator outlines how mediation works, explains confidentiality protections, and identifies the issues to be resolved. 

From there, mediation proceeds through a series of meetings tailored to the parties' needs and pace. Discussions are organized, goal-oriented, and centered on reaching mutually acceptable agreements rather than assigning fault or escalating conflict.

Mediation sessions commonly address matters such as:

• The division of marital property and debt
• Child custody and parenting schedules
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Financial considerations involving retirement accounts, insurance, and other assets

As mediators, our attorneys are well-equipped to help you understand the economic implications of proposed resolutions and evaluate options in a practical, informed manner.

Depending on the circumstances, we may serve as neutral mediators or advise and support clients participating in mediation with someone else. In either role, our goal is to help clients reach mutually acceptable solutions. 

Our informed approach enables clients to engage in mediation with confidence, clarity, and greater ability to reach durable, balanced outcomes.