Divorce Mediation with Clarity, Calm, and Professional Guidance
The way you divorce matters.
Divorce Mediation Guided by Experienced Arizona Attorneys
The New Mediation Lite™
Our simplest, flat-fee divorce path for couples who are largely on the same page. Guided by lead attorney-mediator Matthew Liszewski.

Divorce Mediation with Clarity, Calm, and Professional Guidance
The way you divorce matters.
Divorce Mediation Guided by Experienced Arizona Attorneys
The New
Mediation
Lite™
Our simplest, flat-fee divorce path for couples who are largely on the same page. Guided by lead attorney-mediator Matthew Liszewski.
Divorce
Made Easier
The number one question that many couples ask at the beginning of the divorce process is “Will I be OK?” Using Mediation, you and your family will be OK…
Overcome
the Overwhelm
Does the thought of divorce or separation overwhelm you? Affordable Mediation provides “bite size” steps that make it easier on you. Your mediator will provide…
How Are We
Different?
We focus exclusively on divorce mediation and keep current on the most up-to-date legal and financial issues that could impact your divorce process…
What Can We Help With Today?
I am Researching
Mediation Firms
Learn more about Affordable Mediation, its Owner and Staff – ready to help.
I Need More Information About Divorce Mediation
Browse our Helpful Hints blog. We have tons of articles to help you.
I’d Like to Schedule
a Consult Now
It’s easy to schedule your appointment online, or call us at 602.714.7447.
I Need to Learn More
About the Process
Our unique 5-step Divorce Mediation Process provides easy to follow guidance.
We Just Need
Mediation Lite™
Our streamlined, attorney-led mediation path for simple, agreed-upon divorces.
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Else…
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What Our Clients Are Saying
We Appreciated Your Ability to Keep the Process Calm and Peaceful
I wanted to say thank you for helping us through the divorce process. As you already know it’s a very stressful time with emotions running high. You are very skilled at what you do and we appreciated your ability to keep the process calm and peaceful as possible. You have a special ability to help both parties understand the opposing point of views to allow for an amicable agreement. Take care and have a wonderful 2021.
Mara Made our Dissolution Easy
Mara made our Dissolution easy to work through. She helped us talk through the important issues to consider and cut through the red tape of the court.
Mediation is a much less expensive and time saving route, if you generally agree on the Dissolution, and plan to go through the process as amicably as possible.
You Helped to Make an Extremely Painful Process Bearable
Mara,
Thanks so much for your professionalism and patience. You helped to make an extremely painful process bearable.
I recommend anyone going through divorce to at least talk with Mara before an attorney.
Thanks again!
We Have a Friendship That is a Massive Gift to Us
Not an ideal situation for sure, getting divorced with two kids after 18 years of marriage. However, because of Mara at Affordable Mediation we got through the process with very low conflict and great collaboration. It’s been almost two years now and we have a friendship that is a massive gift to us, our kids and our family unit. We sit with each other at the kids activities and can still have family dinners and everything. Thank you!
Her Help Made the Process Very Easy
I want to thank Mara for her mediation assistance and preparation of all the necessary paperwork. Her help made the process very easy to deal with. She provided clear and concise information throughout the process.
Meeting with Mara Made this Whole Experience Easier
Meeting with Mara made this whole experience easier. She provided us with all the paperwork and explained everything carefully both verbally and in writing. I felt supported and informed, and appreciate her knowledge. She remained very neutral and always included both of us in all communication.
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About Us
Being an attorney for over 3 decades, I have been almost constantly frustrated with the litigation and court process. I witnessed clients struggle with huge financial costs, emotional wear and tear, fighting, and unpredictable rulings that characterize the litigation process. This is why I founded Affordable Mediation.
Since 2010, Affordable Mediation’s mediators have been using our legal backgrounds, counseling skills, and Divorce Mediation training to help divorcing couples move forward with their lives. We believe that families can emerge from a divorce better than they were before. We have mediated well over 2000 divorce cases with almost every case finding a mutually acceptable settlement and avoiding court and the stress of litigation.
After opening our doors in our first North Central Phoenix office in 2010, we expanded to other locations in the West Valley (Goodyear, then Avondale) and East Valley (Tempe) then focused more on our virtual mediations to better serve couples in different parts of our Phoenix valley. Our team is led by Matthew Liszewski, a seasoned family law Attorney and Mediator and Divorce Coach, therapist, and Mediator, Karen Dorsey. Our team is here to help couples and families transition to a healthier future.


































































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