Sandra G. Saunders Law Attorney Practice Areas

Divorce Mediation

After 30 years practicing family law, I've learned that litigation escalates conflict, it doesn't resolve it. Divorce mediation offers a peaceful, private, and cost-effective path forward.

Rather than battling in courtrooms, mediation lets you negotiate fair agreements in the privacy of our firm. We work through property division, parenting plans, child support, and alimony at your pace, not the court's lengthy timeline. You make informed decisions with my guidance based on 30 years of experience but maintaining control over your family's future. The result? Faster resolution, lower cost, reduced conflict, and agreements that actually work for your unique situation.

Divorce Mediation Consulting

Already working with a mediator but want someone in your corner? Divorce Mediation Consulting means you hire us to advise you privately throughout your mediation without disrupting the process.

As your consulting attorney, we review financial documents, help you prepare for each session, analyze proposed agreements, and make sure you understand your rights before you sign anything. The mediator remains neutral. We are not. Our job is to protect your interests and make sure the final agreement is fair to you.

This is not full legal representation; it's focused, cost-effective support that helps you navigate mediation with confidence. Many clients find that a consulting attorney in the background leads to stronger agreements and fewer regrets down the road.

With 30 years of family law experience, we know what a fair agreement looks like, and we'll make sure you do too.

Divorce Litigation Consulting

Choosing the right path through a divorce can be overwhelming, especially before you have the information needed to make sound decisions. With more than 30 years of experience as a divorce litigator and mediator, I offer Divorce Litigation Consulting a concierge-style service designed to help you understand your situation, identify your priorities, and develop a practical strategy before retaining litigation counsel. During our consultation, I listen carefully to your story, assess the legal and practical issues involved, answer your questions, and provide candid guidance based on decades of experience.

If litigation is appropriate, I can help connect you with an attorney whose experience, approach, and personality are a good fit for your case. You receive the benefit of seasoned advice, strategic direction, and a trusted referral, all for the cost of a consultation.

Child Custody and Child Support

At Saunders and Saunders, we help families navigate the complex terrain of child custody disputes through mediation. Custody cases are, without question, among the most challenging for parents, lawyers, and judges alike. Litigation over these issues is often fraught with hostility and posturing for position. Court appearances are emotionally charged and often result in acrimony that can last a lifetime.

With over 30 years of experience dealing with these sensitive issues, our office is uniquely equipped to guide you through every aspect of custody. We can help you address the various areas of custody that need to be considered and develop parenting plans that work best for you and your children. Let us help you achieve the best possible outcome for your family through mediation.

Modification Mediation

Sometimes, cases require the filing of Complaints for Modification, to change or eliminate an existing court order. As time goes by, your life changes, children grow and as a result, you may need to revisit certain issues that require a change.

I can review your case to determine if your situation meets the standard required to make changes to a divorce agreement or judgment. Modifications can also be mediated to a conclusion versus litigated.

Parenting Plans

Children thrive when both parents remain actively involved, even after divorce. Through mediation, we create parenting plans that prioritize your children's stability while respecting each parent's relationship with them. We address school schedules, extracurriculars, holidays, summer plans, and how you'll make important decisions together. These aren't court-imposed orders; they're agreements you've designed for your family, which means they're more likely to work long-term and can be adjusted as your children's needs evolve.

Online Mediation

Distance shouldn't prevent you from accessing quality mediation. I conduct full mediation sessions via Zoom for clients anywhere in Massachusetts, offering the same personalized attention as in-person meetings. Online mediation eliminates travel time, offers flexible scheduling, and allows you to participate from the comfort of your own space. Whether you live across the state, have mobility challenges, or simply prefer the convenience of remote sessions, Zoom mediation delivers the same effective results with added flexibility.