Conscious Divorce

Rather than saying Mr. Meiers you and your wife are not a fit for our firm. Within 15 minutes of our consult, John Hoelle looked my wife directly in the eyes and recommended she seek out her own legal council. Turned to me and suggested I do the same. I could only assume in Johns mind telling me to do the same equaled out his wrong doing, making him appear "neutral." Number 9 and 10 of their service agreement clearly states: Mediator is neutral to the parties and there issues. Does not favor, represent, or have personal interest in the outcome. The mediator will not give legal advise to either or both parties. Be careful on your initial consult/interview, their service agreement and ethics clearly do not apply. nWas not a good experience for me.

I am so grateful for my experience with Conscious Family Law and Mediation. I learned so much about myself and my capacity to love, grieve, and heal. Peter was so great at facilitating our difficult conversations, helping both of us feel validated, and coaching us on how to work well with each other moving forward in our new co-parenting relationship. I highly recommend their services!

I highly recommend John Hoelle and his team. He did more than just represent me, he stood by me as a guide and healer. He supported me unconditionally knowing my circumstances. His passion for creating greater change in his community was always felt when we sat together in console. He sees what is needed in the world and has taken inspired action through his own personal truth to really make a difference in his field. There is a rare compassion that he can hold for others and he is always exploring alternative ways to support families. His integrity and love for what he does reached far beyond my court case. As a single parent, feeling empowered by John through every emotional distress of my court proceedings was truly, a gift.

The services Conscious Family provided were thoughtful, genuine, honest and sincere. I was absolutely blown away by the concern that our mediator showed for me, my partner and our child. He constantly reminded us to be sensitive and respectful toward each other and to never lose sight of our child. When things started to get overly tense or emotional for one or both of us, he was always in-tune and able to restore calm by thoughtful breaks or by acknowledging our feelings without ever judging us. Rarely do you meet a family practice attorney that asks you to pause and to think about the long term effects of your decision making not only emotionally but also financially. They found the fairness in each and every situation even when I or my partner couldn't.nnWhen considering divorce, don't fall for the bad advice that you need to rush out, get attorneys and prepare for battle. Why battle at all? There are so many advantages to mediation. The first and foremost is that a mediator focuses on both parties as opposed to a divorce attorney who tries to convince you to get your partner before they get you. Too many times does a divorce attorney advise a client to take action that may result in wrecking their spouse financially or to shoot for unfair custody of a child because those are supposedly the measurements of a successful divorce. I can promise you that a successful divorce is one that is mindful, considerate and caring. Who really wins when both parties spend tens of thousands of dollars on individual attorney fees? It certainly isn't the child whose college fund was sacked in order to pay for it all. Lastly, if you aren't sure that divorce is the road you want to take but need to make it part of the conversation, please consult Conscious Family. Sometimes the unfortunate truth is that a marriage is lost because the parties involved may not be aware of certain avenues to get help. Conscious Family is honestly committed to helping you and your partner in the best way possible whether it be a speedy divorce or thoughtful pause along the way.

Peter offered my father and I just what we needed at a fractured time in our relationship - a safe and compassionate space to voice our feelings, deep and active listening, and concrete tools to work towards healing and transformation in this new phase of our adult relationship. As a result, we've crossed a threshold of understanding and honesty, and I'm so grateful to Peter to have shepherded us into this new era of closeness and communication.