At Susan Wakefield Mediation, I prioritize my clients by offering personalized services. I have been an attorney and a mediator for more than 35 years exclusively practicing family and divorce law. When you call you will always talk to me and I handle your mediation from start to finish. I am available so when you have questions or concerns, I am always there for you.I keep my clients updated and encourage them to actively participate in their case so they maintain control over the process and the outcome. I monitor their case in the court system so they always know about important dates and deadlines.Susan Wakefield Mediation is committed to creating peace and resolving conflict. Mediation is aligned with my values, beliefs, and goals of empowerment, healing and bringing people together. I help my clients by focusing on each spouse's strengths and by creating a safe, positive, and optimistic setting in which to communicate. I encourage hope and possibility to better serve my clients.Mediation aligns with my values and beliefs on how to resolve conflict. Even after practicing family and divorce law as a litigator for over 30 years, it never quite felt like a good fit. And that's because litigation did not fit with my core values.As a mediator, I listen to both sides, understanding the situation clearly in order to help the parties solve their dispute effectively. I focus on my client's perspectives and search for ways to improve communication between the spouses. I want to make sure clients understand and appreciate each other's feelings. I encourage patience and tolerance as each spouse moves at their own pace. Neutrality, empathy, and the ability to refrain from judgment are key traits of a successful mediator which I possess. The ability to talk through problems can be uncomfortable and difficult. I can support both spouses without taking sides. My belief in resolution and the trust I establish motivates my clients to keep going even when the process seems overwhelming. Frustration is normal. People want to be heard, and if you give them the chance, that makes all the difference and helps couples move from impasse to agreement.