A Strategic Guide for Couples Ready to Lead Their Own Divorce Negotiations.
Empower your divorce. Going to mediation without a strategy is like showing up to a chess match without knowing the rules. If you want to win—or at least walk away with a fair deal—you need more than just a lawyer. You need preparation, financial clarity, and a solid settlement offer that shifts the entire game.
Why People Fail in Mediation (and How to Avoid It)
Most people enter mediation hoping for a solution—but hoping is not a plan. If your attorney says, “We’ll figure it out on the day,” that’s a red flag. Mediation isn’t magic. It’s negotiation.
Here’s what happens when you’re unprepared:
You get pushed into a bad deal.
The other side delays or distracts.
You waste time and money and leave without a settlement.
The good news? With the right preparation, you can flip the script.
This book will discuss a concept called “Anchoring the Deal” and how you use timing and leverage to get settled. We also give you strategies to utilize in divorce mediation or divorce litigation - or divorce court!
1. Create a Statement of Property
Start with a complete and up-to-date list of:
Assets (bank accounts, real estate, business ownership)
Debts (loans, credit cards, mortgages)
Retirement accounts and pensions
Ask your attorney: “Do we have our asset and debt spreadsheet up to date?”
2. Identify the Hot-Button Issues
Business ownership or valuation
Marital waste or financial abuse
Real estate conflict (who keeps the house?)
Separate vs. marital property disputes
Summarize these issues clearly—don’t wait for them to derail the mediation.
3. Draft a One-Page Settlement Strategy
This is your mediation power move. It should include:
Your top 3 financial or parenting issues
Factual context (ex: money moved, business income imbalance)
What you believe is fair and reasonable
Supporting documents: valuations, appraisals, financial statements
💡 Tip: Don’t reveal your bottom line. Keep your leverage.
This Guide is for those who want to get divorced with less time, pain and costs.
How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation Like a Pro: Strategy, Documents & Your One-Page “Power Move” Position Statement
A Strategic Guide for Couples Ready to Lead Their Own Divorce Negotiations.
Empower your divorce. Going to mediation without a strategy is like showing up to a chess match without knowing the rules. If you want to win—or at least walk away with a fair deal—you need more than just a lawyer. You need preparation, financial clarity, and a solid settlement offer that shifts the entire game.
Why People Fail in Mediation (and How to Avoid It)
Most people enter mediation hoping for a solution—but hoping is not a plan. If your attorney says, “We’ll figure it out on the day,” that’s a red flag. Mediation isn’t magic. It’s negotiation.
Here’s what happens when you’re unprepared:
You get pushed into a bad deal.
The other side delays or distracts.
You waste time and money and leave without a settlement.
The good news? With the right preparation, you can flip the script.
This book will discuss a concept called “Anchoring the Deal” and how you use timing and leverage to get settled. We also give you strategies to utilize in divorce mediation or divorce litigation - or divorce court!
1. Create a Statement of Property
Start with a complete and up-to-date list of:
Assets (bank accounts, real estate, business ownership)
Debts (loans, credit cards, mortgages)
Retirement accounts and pensions
Ask your attorney: “Do we have our asset and debt spreadsheet up to date?”
2. Identify the Hot-Button Issues
Business ownership or valuation
Marital waste or financial abuse
Real estate conflict (who keeps the house?)
Separate vs. marital property disputes
Summarize these issues clearly—don’t wait for them to derail the mediation.
3. Draft a One-Page Settlement Strategy
This is your mediation power move. It should include:
Your top 3 financial or parenting issues
Factual context (ex: money moved, business income imbalance)
What you believe is fair and reasonable
Supporting documents: valuations, appraisals, financial statements
💡 Tip: Don’t reveal your bottom line. Keep your leverage.
This Guide is for those who want to get divorced with less time, pain and costs.
How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation Like a Pro: Strategy, Documents & Your One-Page “Power Move” Position Statement
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