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Family Mediation Services

Neutral Support for Family Communication, Decision-Making, and Conflict Resolution

GRACE by BBT™ provides private Family Mediation for relatives who need a structured, neutral process to address communication challenges, recurring disagreements, shared responsibilities, family transitions, or difficult decisions.

Family Mediation helps participants identify concerns, organize the issues, explore practical options, and work toward informed and respectful solutions.

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Who Family Mediation Is For

Family Mediation may be appropriate for:

Adult siblings
Parents and adult children
Extended family members
Blended families
Relatives sharing caregiving responsibilities
Families experiencing recurring communication problems
Families making decisions about property, finances, living arrangements, or shared responsibilities
Families preparing for major transitions
Families seeking support before or during court proceedings
Participants who are willing to participate voluntarily and respectfully

Participants do not need to agree before mediation begins. They must be able to participate voluntarily, safely, and meaningfully.

Geographic Availability

GRACE by BBT™ provides private virtual Family Mediation throughout the United States and internationally when participation is voluntary and the matter is appropriate.

Court-referred Family Mediation is accepted according to the eligibility, procedural, pricing, credentialing, and jurisdictional requirements of the referring court or mediation program.

What Family Mediation May Address

Family Mediation may support discussions concerning:

Parent and adult-child conflict
Sibling disagreements
Communication breakdowns
Family expectations and boundaries
Household responsibilities
Living arrangements
Shared caregiving responsibilities
Financial responsibilities
Shared property concerns
Family-business concerns
Medical or support-related decisions
Blended-family dynamics
Family transitions
Holiday and visitation expectations
Procedures for addressing future disagreements
Other ongoing family conflicts

Matters centered primarily on aging, long-term care, inheritance expectations, or intergenerational planning may be better suited to Elder and Intergenerational Mediation.

The mediator does not decide who is right or impose an outcome. Participants remain responsible for their decisions.

What Family Mediation Includes

Depending on the selected service or written package, Family Mediation may include:

Initial consultation
Individual intake and screening
General mediation-preparation materials
Structured issue identification
Facilitated family-mediation sessions
Communication planning
Decision-making support
Practical next-step planning
Selected digital workbooks when included
A neutral memorandum, summary, or action plan when expressly included

Written documentation is separately priced unless included in a written package agreement.

Separately Priced Services

Conflict Coaching, written documentation, additional mediation sessions, document review, research or case preparation, and professional coordination beyond routine administrative communication are separately priced unless expressly included in a written package agreement.

Family Mediation Pricing

Hourly Family Mediation

$250–$400 per hour

The final rate depends on:

Number of participants
Complexity of the issues
Preparation requirements
Number and length of sessions
Document-review needs
Professional coordination
Documentation requested

A deposit equal to one hour of the selected service is required to reserve an appointment.

The deposit is applied toward the scheduled service and is not an additional charge.

Custom Family Mediation Packages

Custom discounted packages may be available based on:

Number of participants
Complexity of the issues
Preparation requirements
Number of sessions
Documentation selected

Each written package agreement will identify:

Number and length of mediation sessions
Number of participants included
Preparation materials
Documentation included, if any
Services billed separately
Additional-session rate
Package timeframe
Final package price

Discounted packages must be paid in full before scheduling.

All package sales are final and nonrefundable.

Unused package sessions, preparation, materials, documentation, or other package components have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for a refund or credit.

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High-Conflict and Complex Family Matters

GRACE by BBT™ may accept high-conflict or complex family matters after intake and suitability screening.

Complex matters may involve:

Longstanding communication breakdowns
Multiple participants
Caregiving disagreements
Property or financial concerns
Family-business disputes
Medical or support-related concerns
Blended-family dynamics
Court involvement
Multiple overlapping conflicts

Complex matters may require additional mediation time, structured preparation, document review, or assistance from independent legal, therapeutic, medical, financial, tax, or other qualified professionals.

Acceptance depends on voluntary participation, safety, suitability for mediation, and whether the requested services fall within GRACE by BBT™’s professional scope.

What Family Mediation Does Not Include

Family Mediation does not include:

Legal advice
Legal representation
Advocacy for one participant against another
Therapy
Psychological evaluations
Financial, tax, or investment advice
Property or business valuation
Court filing services
Enforcement of court orders
Investigation of disputed facts
A ruling by the mediator
A guaranteed agreement
A guaranteed court outcome
Guaranteed legal enforceability

Participants may consult independent attorneys or other qualified professionals before, during, or after mediation.

Confidentiality

Family Mediation is intended to provide a private and confidential setting.

Confidentiality is governed by:

The written mediation agreement
Applicable law
Professional standards
Court or program rules, when applicable
Legal, ethical, safety-related, or reporting exceptions

Participants receive information about confidentiality before mediation begins.

Process Timeline

Initial consultation
Individual intake and screening
Issue identification and preparation
Facilitated family-mediation sessions
Review of possible decisions and next steps
Documentation when purchased or included
Additional or follow-up mediation sessions when requested and separately billed, unless expressly included in a written package agreement

The number of sessions depends on:

Number of participants
Complexity of the issues
Level of conflict
Preparation requirements
Participants’ readiness to make decisions

What Clients Can Reasonably Expect

Clients can reasonably expect:

A neutral and structured process
An opportunity for each participant to explain concerns
Support identifying priorities
Assistance exploring practical options
More organized communication
Structured decision-making
Clearly identified next steps
Written documentation when purchased or included
Respectful and professional service

GRACE by BBT™ does not guarantee agreement, legal enforceability, court approval, cooperation from another participant, or a specific outcome.

Understanding the Differences

Family Mediation

Supports communication and shared decision-making among relatives with the assistance of a neutral mediator.

Conflict Coaching

A separate individual service that helps one participant prepare for mediation or another difficult conversation.

Legal Advice

Not provided. Participants may consult independent attorneys regarding legal rights, responsibilities, enforceability, filing, or court procedures.

Therapy

Not provided. Family Mediation focuses on communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and practical next steps rather than emotional or mental-health treatment.

Why Families Choose GRACE by BBT™

Families may choose GRACE by BBT™ because the process offers:

Individual intake and suitability screening
Neutral and structured facilitation
More than 200 hours of mediation and conflict-resolution training
Family-mediation and restorative-practice experience
Original workbooks and preparation resources
Transparent hourly and custom-package pricing
Six client testimonials
Virtual accessibility throughout the United States and internationally
Clear professional boundaries

GRACE by BBT™ helps families move through difficult conflict with structure, dignity, and practical preparation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Family Mediation work?

Participants complete intake and screening, identify the issues they want to address, and attend facilitated mediation sessions. The mediator helps organize the discussion, clarify concerns, and explore practical options.

Who can participate?

Adult siblings, parents and adult children, extended relatives, blended-family members, caregivers, or other relatives involved in a shared conflict or decision may participate when the matter is appropriate for mediation.

What is included?

Hourly services may include consultation, intake and screening, preparation materials, issue identification, facilitated sessions, communication planning, and decision-making support.

Written documentation is separately priced unless specifically included in a written package agreement.

How much does Family Mediation cost?

Hourly Family Mediation is $250–$400 per hour.

Custom discounted packages may be available based on the number of participants, complexity of the issues, preparation requirements, number of sessions, and documentation selected.

Is there a standard Family Mediation package?

No single standard package is currently published. Custom discounted packages may be developed after the matter and participant needs are reviewed.

Are additional sessions included?

No. Additional or follow-up mediation sessions are billed separately unless expressly included in a written package agreement.

Is Conflict Coaching included?

No. Conflict Coaching is a separate service.

Can GRACE by BBT™ handle a high-conflict or complex family matter?

GRACE by BBT™ may accept high-conflict or complex matters after intake and suitability screening.

These matters may require additional mediation time, structured preparation, document review, or assistance from independent legal, therapeutic, medical, financial, tax, or other qualified professionals.

Does the mediator provide legal advice?

No. GRACE by BBT™ does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Participants may consult independent attorneys before, during, or after mediation.

Is Family Mediation confidential?

Family Mediation is intended to provide a private and confidential setting.

Confidentiality is governed by the written mediation agreement, applicable law, professional standards, and any legal, ethical, safety-related, reporting, or court-program exceptions.

What happens if participants do not reach an agreement?

Participants may:

Continue mediation
Agree on some issues and not others
Pause the process
Seek professional advice
Pursue another dispute-resolution process
Proceed through court
End mediation

The mediator does not force an agreement.

Can GRACE by BBT™ work with families outside Maryland?

Yes. Private virtual Family Mediation is available throughout the United States and internationally when participation is voluntary and the matter is appropriate.

Court-referred matters remain subject to the requirements of the referring court or mediation program.

Begin Family Mediation

GRACE by BBT™ offers a neutral process for families ready to improve communication, address conflict, and make practical decisions together.

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