Is mediation for you?

Mediation is a co-operative, problem solving process in which individuals work with a trained, impartial mediator to reach mutually satisfactory solutions to their disputes. Mediation serves both parties by offering a place where issues of fairness, equity, and security are honored in the negotiated decisions. I provide mediation services for divorce, elder care, and business/commercial issues.

Divorce/separation issues decided in mediation:

  • Determination of spousal support
  • Division of Assets and Debts
  • Creation of a Parenting Plan
  • Calculation of child support
  • Post divorce modifications

Advantages of mediation for divorce:

  • Opportunity to reach a fair financial settlement agreement
  • Restore self determination and dignity
  • Cost and time effective, providing timely closure on contended issues
  • Relieve anxiety, clarify parenting roles
  • Establish two positive family households
  • Provides a written Mediated Settlement Agreement document






"Thank you so much for helping Suzanne and I get through this difficult time. I feel that through your mediation process we will be able to remain friends and keep the interests of our children forefront. Thanks again!"

Andrew, married 17 years

Estate and Elder Care issues decided in mediation:

  • Settle family issues following death or incapacitation of a parent
  • Property and financial decisions
  • Guardianship decisions
  • Decisions regarding long-term care, options for elder to remain independent
  • Family changes affected by aging of parents

Business and customer issues:

  • Disagreement regarding provision of services or products
  • Contract misunderstandings
  • Non-payment for services or products


Consider this:

Most couples that come to us regarding divorce or separation are in different emotional places. Often one party does not want the divorce and may not yet able to accept that it is happening, while the one who initiates the divorce feels the pain and responsibility for upsetting the family. At Stillpoint Services, we offer three levels of support to help couples work this through.

  • Mediation : Gloria Bryen provides valuable practical support for both parties, guiding parties through the decision-making process, the closure of circumstances, the separation of assets, the determination of financial support, and especially the plans for caring for the children. The decision-making process invites personal healing, even as parties separate, let go, and look to the future.
  • Coaching : Sometimes one spousal is unwilling to participate in mediation. In such cases, Gloria works with individual spouses to provide coaching and information regarding the divorce process. Parties needing legal advice will be encouraged to visit an attorney.
  • Counseling : When needed, therapist David Bryen is available to assist in the emotional transition, working one on one with either party to help work through grief and anger, fear of the future, feelings of rejection, or desire for revenge. He also can meet with divorcing parents to help them "uncouple", to avoid remaining as "divorced" to each other as they were married, causing themselves more pain and the risk of passing emotional damage on to their children.

Wherever you are today in this process of divorcing, actively joining a discussion with your spouse will help you get clarity for yourself and advocate for what is important for you and your children. Mediation or counseling can provide the venue for this discussion.

A mediated divorce:
  • Less costly, less time consuming
  • Confidential, private
  • Decided outside of court
  • You make the decisions
  • Voluntary
  • Provides closure
  • Helpful to children
  • Fair and equitable results
  • Sets the stage for a workable, ongoing parenting relationship




"Our divorce was spiraling downwards fast. Our lawyers both wanted us to use hardball tactics on each other. My husband and I called a halt to everything and found Gloria on our own. Gloria helped us have a decent divorce and heal our relationship enough for us to spend the holidays together for the sake of our children."
Virginia, married 11 years


A contested divorce:

  • Expensive, lengthy
  • Public court process
  • Decisions made by a judge
  • Involuntary
  • More destructive to children
  • Produces a winner and a loser
  • Sets the stage for ongoing resistance and non-cooperation

The Seven Thorny Points of Divorce:

Seven thorny issues face divorcing couples and each weighs in at various stages as central decisions are made in a divorce. Mediation meets every couple wherever they need help, finds the common interest behind each concern, and facilitates making decisions that are as healthy as possible.


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Gloria Bryen, MA
Mediation Services
14060 SW Maverick Ct.
Beaverton , OR 97008
503-644-1027
gloria@bryenmediation.com