Mediation is the future of divorce.

Mediation is the most affordable and peaceful avenue for concluding your marriage. It is a guided negotiation where you and your spouse meet with Jim Robenalt, a neutral third-party lawyer, and together, you work through the terms of your divorce.

Jim is working with clients across the United States.

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation now.

“A traditional divorce through the courts can be a devastating option for families already going through a tough time.You understand the particulars of your life, your finances and your children, and you should feel empowered to define the future you want in an affordable, private, and constructive manner.”

— Jim Robenalt, Attorney & Founder of Next Page Mediation

Advantages of Mediation

Keep costs down

A typical divorce in the US can cost each person approximately $15,000. Our standard mediation will cost a fraction of that amount, which leaves more money for your financial future. Read more in: "The affordable alternative"

Negotiate from the comfort of your home

When mediating via Zoom, you can be in the environment that makes you feel the most comfortable and confident. Read more in: "Flexibility, speed, and convenience"

Prioritize your wellbeing

Taking care of your mental health matters. Cut down on emotional stress and save money that you could otherwise spend in costly litigation. Read more in: "Peaceful nature of mediatoin"

Control your own destiny

Why put your future in the hands of a court and judge? Jim Robenalt will guide you through creating a roadmap that is right for your family.. Read more in: "Controlling the outcome"

Free 30-minute consultation

Individually or together, speak with Jim to discuss your situation and what you can expect from mediation.

Jim is working with clients across the United States. Contact Jim.

Private and convenient sessions

In 3-5 guided sessions over Zoom, Jim will help you create a plan that covers everything you need for your divorce. These sessions will cover all financial matters, including property, assets, and debts. If you have children, we will cover all topics relating to them.

A final product that will enable you to get an uncontested divorce

The nature of the mediation process allows Jim to understand a family’s needs in order to customize workable solutions for their future. At the conclusion of the process, a couple will have the necessary information to file for an uncontested dissolution.

What Clients Are Saying

“I’m so grateful for my experience with Next Page Mediation with Jim Robenalt. I feel the care, compassion, encouragement, and flexibility to our individual experience was unmatched. I was lucky to have Next Page Mediation there for me during one of the most difficult periods of my life.”

“Jim Robenalt struck a perfect balance of leading discussions but giving us power during the mediation to make decisions among ourselves that worked for each of us. He kept things fair and encouraging, but let us have our say.”

“I appreciated how heard I felt during the mediation. Jim Robenalt was caring and compassionate throughout.”

Meet Jim

I am offering this mediation service with the goal of saving families from the harmful impact of protracted litigation. I am particularly interested in offering a calm, compassionate means of resolution that will help protect families — and especially their children — going through divorce.

I am an accomplished attorney with over 15 years of legal experience. I worked as a partner at a large Seattle law firm and also practiced law as a solicitor in the UK.

I now live in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio with my wife and our two young boys. I understand the importance of doing what’s right for you and your family and setting you up for success.

Read more in “My Journey to Mediation”

Jim’s Credentials

Cornell University, B.A.
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D.
Chief Managing Editor of the Ohio State Law Journal
Post-Graduate Certificate in Divorce Mediation from Northwestern University
100+ hours of mediation training, including all Rule 16 requirements
Achieved multiple certificates from the Ohio Supreme Court in Specialized Family/Divorce Mediation Training
Recognized for nearly half a decade by Super Lawyer’s magazine as a “Rising Star”
Licensed as a lawyer in Ohio
Member of the Washington State Bar Association.
Licensed as a solicitor in the UK

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