Divorce Concierge | Starting Over Stronger Coach Mediator Paralegal

Divorce without the fight.

Many couples who reach out to Starting Over Stronger Divorce Concierge say some form of:

“We’re sure we want a divorce, but we don’t think we want to involve attorneys right away, and we found you.”

"I know I want a divorce. My spouse is not as motivated, but they have accepted my decision and we have agreed that we want to make this as easy and inexpensive as possible."

Through trauma-informed mediation and divorce coaching support, SOS helps individuals and couples move through divorce with more clarity, less conflict, and earlier resolution, whether they choose to self-file or involve attorneys later in the process.

Annie Allen

Kansas Supreme Court Certified Mediator & Certified Divorce Coach®

Common Questions

What services do you offer? Divorce mediation for parenting plan and property and debt division discussions, high conflict and shuttle mediation, private divorce coaching and emotional support groups, virtual and in-person sessions, support for self represented and attorney-assisted clients, notary and redaction services, divorce podcast, and coming soon, we will be offering post-divorce retreats.

How does mediation work? Mediation creates a space for two parties in a dispute to have meaningful and productive conversation about the matters of dispute to reach an agreement that helps them avoid or reduce time in litigation or court.

Divorce mediation brings people in conflict together with a neutral third person

who assists them in reaching a voluntary agreement.

--American Bar Association

What if we’re high conflict? Mediation is an effective first step for those facing a breakdown in communication during divorce or before a divorce is filed. Trauma-informed mediation is designed to reduce escalation and helps to increase productivity in highly emotional conversations. Shuttle mediation allows parties to remain in separate rooms or separate virtual spaces while the mediator carries the conversation between parties to facilitate more productive communication, clarify misunderstandings and help explore possible agreements parties may not have considered. Many client in higher conflict circumstances specifically seek mediation over litigation because they want a calmer, more structured alternative to escalating conflict.

What if we already have attorneys? Many attorneys support early mediation, understanding the value of increasing productive communication before conflict has a chance to escalate. Regardless of whether clients are represented by legal counsel, mediation can:

clarify priorities
reduce misunderstandings
organize agreements
improve communication
reduce escalation and expense

Final agreements are articulated into a Final Summary of Understanding which can be reviewed and filed by attorney(s) of choice.

Can we do this virtually? Yes, we offer virtual sessions, or split sessions where one party is in person and the other virtual.

What does this cost? We offer retainer-based packages designed to provide clarity adn predictability during an already stressful process. Most uncontested, mediation-first divorces are resolved within the retainer structure. Clients who self-file will also have a $150-200 filing fee at the courthouse, and the legal fees associated for clients who have an attorney or attorneys file their mediated agreement will be determined by the attorney(s) selected.

What do I do next? Click the submit an inquiry button below to share a bit about your situation and book a clarity call to learn more. No obligation.