A neutral, participant-led process for the financial, household, and family questions that can accompany divorce—wherever participants are located.

A practical conversation about divorce
Divorce often means reorganizing a shared financial and household life into two independent households. In remote mediation, participants set the priorities for a structured conversation, consider options together, and work toward arrangements that reflect the circumstances they actually live with.
Financial and household questions participants may explore
- The practical allocation of assets and debts, including retirement contributions or distributions, high-value assets, and housing.
- Family business interests, ongoing financial partnerships, property upkeep, insurance, and the expenses of establishing two households.
- Maintenance or support discussions, income changes, recurring household costs, and practical ways to organize financial responsibilities.
When earlier arrangements need to change
Divorce and family arrangements may need to be revisited as circumstances change. Participants may return to mediation to discuss modifications to prior arrangements or agreements in response to developments such as:
- a job change, relocation, or new work schedule that affects income, housing, or availability;
- a shift in the value, ownership, management, or sale of a business, home, retirement account, or other significant asset;
- changed caregiving responsibilities, a child’s school or health needs, or a schedule that no longer works for a family living across more than one home, state, or country.
Family and parenting considerations
Where children are involved, participants may also explore parenting schedules, child-related expenses and support, holidays, communication, travel, and special school, medical, or religious considerations. These discussions are part of the broader work of creating a stable future across two households.
A customized, participant-led agreement
When the people affected participate directly in shaping a customized agreement, they can take ownership of both the process and the outcome. A thoughtful, individualized approach can support a more cost-conscious and amicable resolution, strengthen financial and emotional well-being, and—where children are concerned—help support a more positive future relationship.
Remote participation across distance
Remote sessions can be particularly useful when participants are in different cities, states, countries, or time zones, or when work, caregiving, health, or travel makes in-person meetings difficult. The process remains focused on practical conversation and workable next steps.
Continue the conversation
If circumstances have changed since an earlier arrangement, visit Changing Arrangements After Divorce or Family Transition. To consider whether the neutral remote process may fit your present circumstances, see Is Remote Mediation a Fit?.
Prepared by Heidi Cochrane, Founder and Principal Mediator
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Last reviewed: September 29, 2026
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