Meet Liz Merrill, owner of Open Space Mediation

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Remember: You are not alone in the universe.

Dealing with an unresolved conflict, ongoing separation, or challenging divorce can leave you feeling isolated.

Get the support you need to start moving toward a resolution both parties can be happy with.

Chat with us first, to learn more about how we can help.

Open Space Mediation offers a free, 30-minute consultation to help you better understand mediation and to see if it is a fit for you. The free consultation is a chance for you to discuss your issue and desired outcome. We will describe our approach and how we would develop a customized plan for you moving forward.

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A note on pricing

We publish our fees upfront because you deserve to know what you're getting into before you call. If the numbers give you pause, that's fair. Some people have sticker shock at first.

Here's some context: a contested divorce in the U.S. averages $15,000 to $28,500 - per person. That's attorney fees alone, billed by the hour, with no cap and no guaranteed outcome. DIY divorce sounds cheaper until emotions run high and negotiating without a neutral third party becomes impossible, or you sign an agreement without understanding what it means five years from now, or the court sends your paperwork back because something was missing. You don't know what you don't know and in divorce, finding out later is expensive.

With Open Space Mediation,  you know your total cost before you start. You get a neutral, experienced team with a collective 50 years of experience guiding you to a signed agreement in about three to four months. No courtroom. No mystery billing. No waking up a year from now realizing you agreed to something you didn't fully understand.

That's what the flat fee buys you. Peace of mind and a boring, fact-based, fair, sensible, realistic settlement and parenting plan that keep you out of court and back to real life in about 3-4 months.