Divorce Mediators in Denver, CO
A Center for Divorce Solutions provides professional divorce mediation services in Denver, CO for couples who want a neutral, structured way to work through the decisions involved in separation and divorce.
Leslie Hoffman has been helping couples navigate divorce for more than 25 years. Whether you are separating amicably or working through significant disagreements, mediation keeps both parties involved in decisions about finances, property, parenting, support, and the future of the family.
Our goal is to help you understand the issues that need to be resolved, communicate more effectively, and work toward agreements that are practical for both parties.
Divorce Mediation Services for the Decisions Ahead
Divorce involves more than one decision. A Center for Divorce Solutions can help couples work through financial issues, parenting arrangements, formal agreements, court documents, and changes that arise after a divorce is finalized.
- Divorce Mediation to work through the major decisions involved in ending a marriage.
- Child Custody Mediation for parenting time, parental responsibilities, schedules, and other parenting concerns.
- Parenting Plans designed around the practical needs of parents and children.
- Separation Agreements for documenting property, debt, financial, and other agreed terms.
- Maintenance Mediation for discussions involving spousal maintenance and financial support.
- Divorce Document Preparation after agreements have been reached.
- Post-Decree Mediation when circumstances or existing arrangements change after divorce.
Do You Need Lawyers to Get Divorced?
Divorce is often portrayed as an adversarial process where each spouse immediately prepares for a courtroom fight. Mediation offers another way to approach the decisions that need to be made.
A Center for Divorce Solutions regularly works with couples who want to participate directly in shaping their agreements. We also collaborate with attorneys when negotiations reach a stalemate or when clients are referred back to mediation.
The mediator remains neutral. Both parties have an opportunity to identify what matters to them, understand the issues that need to be resolved, explore possible solutions, and decide where compromise may be possible.
When children are involved, those conversations may include parenting time, parental responsibilities, schedules, child support, and other decisions affecting family life. Our child custody mediation services provide a structured place to work through those issues together.
How the Divorce Mediation Process Works
Mediation gives both parties a structured process for gathering information, identifying the decisions that need to be made, and working toward an agreement.
1. Make Sure Mediation Is a Good Fit
As a neutral party, we want both spouses to feel comfortable with the mediation process. If you have questions before getting started, we can discuss the process by phone or email.
2. Gather the Necessary Information
We provide a concise list of the financial information, documents, and other materials that should be gathered before mediation. Being prepared helps both parties have a more productive discussion.
3. Meet and Work Through the Decisions
Mediation sessions are used to discuss property, debt, parenting, support, and other issues relevant to the divorce. The number of sessions depends on the complexity of the issues, preparation, and each party’s willingness to negotiate.
4. Prepare the Divorce Documents
Once agreements have been reached, we can provide divorce document preparation so both parties can review documents that reflect the decisions reached during mediation.
5. Return to Mediation if Life Changes
If parenting schedules, finances, employment, or other circumstances change later, post-decree mediation provides a way to address disagreements involving existing arrangements.
*There are circumstances where spouses cannot or should not be in the same room. This may involve a restraining order, one party living remotely, military service, or emotions that make direct conversation impractical. We can discuss options such as separate rooms or virtual participation when appropriate.
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“Leslie did a wonderful job, not only with her thoroughness when drafting documents but with managing her clients…”
“I highly recommend Leslie Hoffman, Center for Divorce Solutions. Leslie is a tremendous separation mediator, a true professional…”
“Leslie was so thorough and helpful in the mediation process. Her expertise definitely shows in her work and time…”
A Kinder, Gentler Way to Work Through Divorce
Divorce is difficult, but every disagreement does not have to become a battle. Mediation gives couples a neutral place to work through the issues where agreement has been difficult while keeping both parties involved in the decisions.
For some couples, that means dividing property and debt or discussing maintenance. Parents may need to create a workable parenting plan and define parental responsibilities. Others return to mediation years later because life has changed and an existing agreement needs to be revisited.
The process is designed to help both people focus on workable decisions rather than winning an argument.
Experience Matters When the Decisions Are Personal
Leslie Hoffman founded A Center for Divorce Solutions in 2000 after recognizing that couples considering divorce often needed a neutral professional who could help them make informed decisions for themselves.
Her mediation training began in 1997 and has included divorce mediation, workplace mediation through CDR & Associates, CASA and Domestic Relations training, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission training, and continuing professional education.
Leslie holds the Professional Mediator designation of the Mediation Association of Colorado and has mediated more than 6,000 cases over the last thirty years.
Divorce Mediation in Denver & Surrounding Communities
A Center for Divorce Solutions works with couples throughout the Denver metro area. Our Denver office provides a professional setting for mediation, and remote arrangements may also be available when the parties cannot participate in the same room.
- Lakewood, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Westminster, CO
- Arvada, CO
- Englewood, CO
- Centennial, CO
- Littleton, CO
- Broomfield, CO
- Glendale, CO
- Thornton, CO
- Henderson, CO
- Superior, CO
Looking for Mediation Outside of Divorce?
For mediation involving matters other than divorce and family separation, visit the Denver Mediation Center.
Divorce Mediation FAQs
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Contact A Center for Divorce Solutions Today
If you are considering divorce, already working through the process, or need to revisit an existing agreement, A Center for Divorce Solutions can help you understand the issues and work toward practical next steps.
Call (303) 377-2295 or contact A Center for Divorce Solutions to schedule an appointment today.
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