Covenant Financial Partners LLC DBA Healthy Divorce Options

Helping people navigate the financial complexities of divorce in a way that brings clarity and fairness

What is Divorce Mediation in Texas?

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) where divorcing spouses work with a neutral, impartial third party (the mediator) to negotiate a settlement outside of court.

The Mediator’s Role: A mediator does not act as a judge, take sides, or impose decisions. Their sole job is to facilitate communication, help identify common ground, and assist both parties in exploring fair options for resolution.

Shuttle Diplomacy: You do not have to sit in the same room or speak directly to your spouse. Typically, each party remains in a separate room with their respective attorney, while the mediator moves back and forth between the rooms to exchange proposals and navigate negotiations.

Duration: Mediation sessions can take place in a single day (often a full-day process) or be spread across multiple sessions, depending on the complexity of the marital estate and custody matters.

Court Authority: Under the Texas Family Code, a court can order parties to attend mediation before going to trial, or the spouses can voluntarily agree to mediate on their own.

Why Choose Mediation?

Mediation is widely encouraged—and frequently required by Texas courts—because it helps families avoid lengthy, high-stress, and expensive court battles. Key advantages include:

Confidentiality: All discussions, proposals, and settlement offers made during mediation are strictly confidential. They cannot be disclosed or used as evidence against either spouse if the case goes to trial.

Control Over Results: Instead of leaving life-altering choices about property and children to a judge, mediation keeps decision-making power in the hands of the spouses.

No Forced Settlements: While attending mediation may be mandatory, reaching an agreement is entirely voluntary. Neither the mediator nor the opposing counsel can force you to sign a deal.

Mediation Process

Simple 5-Step Process

For couples willing to work together… we have your solution.

1. Initial Meeting

A one-on-one with each individual where we can learn about your situation, answer any questions you have, and get clarity on the desired outcomes of each party. At that meeting we’ll give you a list of documents to provide to us and client data sheets to complete.

2. Coaching & Mediation

Individual sessions are scheduled with each party to discuss your interests and give you some coaching on how to make mediation the most successful. You also have time to gather your relevant documents to provide to us via secure, online shared storage.

3. Analysis & Reporting

Now it’s our turn. We will complete all of the data entry, analysis, and report preparation for a joint negotiation meeting.

4. Findings

We schedule a 2-hour presentation/negotiation session where we present our findings and offer one or more settlement options to consider. We work with you until all aspects of your settlement are decided.

5. Legal Documents

Document preparation and filing by our contracted family law attorney. The entire process can be completed in as little as 8 weeks… seriously. And you never see a judge or a courtroom.

Why Choose Us?

Save Money

We provide a low-cost alternative to divorce by helping you avoid unnecessary attorney and court costs. Our services include flat-fee divorce mediation so you know the cost upfront and never have to be afraid of unknown and unnecessary fees.

Mediation & Financial Expertise

Our mediation process provides a safe environment where both parties work with our mediator who is trained in family law mediation, to communicate effectively on how to address individual concerns regarding their divorce. Our CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®) provides financial expertise on effectively dividing financial assets.

In-House Attorney

We offer an in-house attorney who can answer any questions you may have regarding the legal side of divorce and completes all legal filings and draftings.