Family Mediation in Michigan
We provide private informal and non-binding mediation for Michigan families who are stuck in conflict over family and estate matters.
This is structured mediation focused on reaching a resolution. It is not therapy, a free airing of grievances, and never an open-ended discussion.
What is Family Mediation?
Family mediation is used when disagreement or indecision is preventing action. If nothing is decided, the default outcome usually becomes more expensive, more damaging, and harder to unwind. Family Mediation is:
Decision-focused family discussion led by a professional;
Private, confidential sessions;
Time-bound and structured; and
Designed to replace battles with resolutions set by frameworks of support.
Common Family Mediation Issues
Adult siblings disagreeing about care for aging parents.
Estate or inheritance disputes before or during probate.
Conflict over money, timing, or responsibility.
Career or location change.
Co-parenting issues.
Private family conflict.
Pre-divorce or separation questions.
How the Mediation Works
Virtual Intake Interview
Used to identify individuals, background, context, decision points, objectives and schedule mediation.
Attend Family Mediation
Everyone attends a structured 60-minute private family mediation session where everyone gets their chance to speak via video conference or in-person meeting.
After the session, you receive a Written Decision Summary documenting:
The requested decision or narrowed options;
Key risks and tradeoffs discussed; and
Next steps/professional referrals.
Execute the Plan
Does NOT include drafting documents
No court representation or litigation
Will NEVER solve an ongoing family crisis
Cannot replace therapy or counseling
What This Is Not
Cost
$450 per session
Availability is intentionally limited.
Extended engagements also available.
About Your Mediator
Eric Ruth is a Michigan-licensed attorney with experience in civil litigation, probate & estate matters, and advisory counsel roles. His work focuses on helping families decide what to do before conflict escalates into litigation.
Request a Family Mediation Session
If your family is ready to move forward, request a session.