Find Your Clear Path© to Divorce
Divorce can feel disorienting, especially when you’re trying to protect your children, your finances, and your sense of stability all at once. I know what it’s like to face an uncertain future -- feeling scared, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn or who to trust. That lived understanding, combined with more than 20 years of experience in negotiation and mediation, is what led me to identify three Clear Paths to Divorce.
Clear Path© Divorce
I’ve intentionally crafted these paths to support couples and their children in the most efficient, thoughtful, and affordable way possible. Each path provides a structured yet flexible framework that guides you from start to finish. Along the way, you’ll work with empathetic, knowledgeable professionals who will support good decision-making, streamline the process, and keep your children’s well-being at the center of every conversation.
While every family’s circumstances are different, most divorcing or separating couples fall into one of three predictable paths based on their family dynamics and financial complexity. I will help you identify a path so you have realistic expectations around time, support, and cost from the very beginning.
These paths are “pay as you go” and you may need less or more support during this process. Additionally, unmarried couples do not need a Separation Agreement or divorce filing while some married couples are merely seeking a Separation Agreement. You only pay for what you need.
My priority is that you feel supported, informed, and clear -- not only about the process, but about the future you’re building and how you and your children will be cared for within it. Contact me for a free consultation.
Simple Closure Path
For couples with low complexity, no minor children, limited assets and debts, and mutual cooperation. These couples:
Prefer to avoid court and litigation, but still want professional guidance and legal compliance
Seek closure with dignity, and value structure and support, but don’t need extensive coaching or analysis
3 Joint Mediation Sessions focused on asset division and all essential issu
Divorce Coaching support (2 sessions per party)
Drafting of Settlement Agreement, reviewed and finalized with both parties
Divorce Filing including court fees
Price: Approx $6,500
Guided Resolution Path
For couples with moderate complexity and/or children. These couples:
Have minor children,
Have shared assets and debts that require structured discussion but not advanced financial analysis.
Need help communicating constructively,
Are motivated to reach agreement, but want emotional and practical support through coaching to avoid overwhelm, make clear decisions, and stay organized.
5 Joint Mediation Sessions focused on asset division and all essential issues
Divorce Coaching support (4 sessions per party)
Certified Co-Parenting Specialist (1 session)
Drafting of Settlement Agreement, reviewed and finalized with both parties
Divorce Filing including court fees
Price: approx $8,500
Comprehensive Clarity
For couples with financial complexity, children, and who need help communicating. These couples:
Own a business or professional practice
Have multiple income streams, investments, retirement accounts, or property
Need support understanding tax consequences, cash flow, or long-term financial planning
Have children and complex support questions
Value expert guidance and structured communication to avoid missteps and future conflict
6 Joint Mediation Sessions focused on asset division and all essential issues
Divorce Coaching support (5 sessions per party)
Certified Co-Parenting Specialist (2 sessions)
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) 5 hrs
1 Joint Session with CDFA and Mediator
Drafting of Settlement Agreement, reviewed and finalized with both parties.
Filing of Divorce including court fees
Price: Approx. $12,500
The Professionals Who Will Support You
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Caroline Melkonian
CERTIFIED DIVORCE MEDIATOR
As an experienced, neutral mediator and empathetic listener, I will guide you through this process with balance, clarity, and respect for both perspectives. I don’t take sides but I do ensure that each of you is heard, supported, and equipped with the information you need to make thoughtful, informed decisions. I’ll walk you through each step of the process.
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Certified Divorce Coach
You will each have a dedicated Divorce Coach who will provide emotional clarity and steady support throughout the process. They help you manage stress, organize your thoughts, and prepare for mediation sessions so conversations stay productive and forward-focused. By working through emotions outside the mediation room, the divorce coach helps you make calmer, more thoughtful decisions.
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Certified Co-Parenting Specialist
A Co-Parenting Specialist focuses on your children’s needs during and after divorce. They help parents design practical, child-centered parenting plans, address communication challenges, and anticipate developmental needs. Their guidance keeps children out of conflict, supports consistency across two homes, and helps parents build a cooperative co-parenting relationship.
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Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst helps you understand the financial impact of your divorce—both now and in the future. They analyze assets, income, support scenarios, and post-divorce budgets so you can clearly see the long-term implications of different settlement options. This clarity supports informed, efficient decision-making and helps avoid costly mistakes or surprises down the road.
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New York State Drafting Attorney
A New York State Attorney will write your Settlement Agreement and file all necessary divorce papers. (NYS only) Couples may also work with an attorney of their choice.
