California, Pennsylvania, and virtual sessions beyond.
Compassionate ResolutionCertified in CA & PA
Professional Mediation Without Borders—Serving Families in California, Pennsylvania, and Beyond.
Court-informed, child-focused mediation grounded in Juris Doctor (J.D.) legal training, cross-jurisdictional perspective, and a calm, neutral process for families moving through divorce and custody matters.
Divorce mediation, child custody agreements, and parenting plans.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) training, court-connected experience, and long-standing mediation affiliations.
Court-informed experience
Child custody mediation experience connected to Contra Costa County and York County contexts.
Professional background
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Università di Pisa • Divorce & Child Custody Mediator • Pennsylvania Council of Mediators • Conflict Resolution Services.
Geographic flexibility
Virtual mediation options for families in California, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
Practice Areas
Thoughtful guidance for the decisions that matter most
Each service is designed to support constructive dialogue, reduce conflict, and help families move toward clear, workable agreements.
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Divorce Mediation
Structured support for resolving divorce-related decisions respectfully and efficiently.
- Property and financial discussion framework
- Issue-by-issue session structure
- Virtual mediation available across jurisdictions
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Child Custody Agreements
Neutral guidance focused on practical, durable custody arrangements centered on the child’s needs.
- Physical and legal custody discussions
- Decision-making and communication expectations
- Child-focused solutions for changing family needs
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Parenting Plans
Detailed parenting plans built to reduce conflict and create clearer expectations for day-to-day family life.
- Schedules, transitions, holidays, and vacations
- School, healthcare, and activity planning
- Virtual sessions for co-parents in different locations
Professional Profile
Legal training and mediation experience
Maria’s background combines legal education, divorce and child custody mediation, court-connected work, and long-standing participation in the mediation community.
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Università di Pisa
Superior Court of Contra Costa County experience
Mediator for Divorce and Child Custody at mediate.com since 2018
Associated with York County Courthouse
Member, Pennsylvania Council of Mediators since 2014
Member, Conflict Resolution Services since 2014
Spanish-language child custody mediation experience
Resources
Support beyond the mediation session
OurFamilyWizard
Co-parenting communication, calendars, expenses, and documentation.
Open resource ↗Custody X Change
Parenting-plan and custody-calendar tools for organizing workable schedules.
Open resource ↗Virtual Consultation Preparation Checklist
A downloadable preparation guide can be added here before launch.
Coming soonContact & Scheduling
Start with a confidential, virtual-first consultation
Use the form below for a first inquiry. Scheduling integration will be connected before the public launch.
Book a Virtual Consultation