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All three attorneys at Peltier, Bosker & Griffin, P.C., are trained family mediators, each having completed a forty hour basic mediation course and an additional twenty-four hour training in family mediation.

Why mediation? Because it offers:

• a confidential alternative that attempts to promote communication and preserve the self-respect and dignity of the parties
• legal and financial information to help couples reach agreements
• help in understanding the psychological and emotional aspects of divorce and its impact on children.
• reduced hostility, increased satisfaction, and greater compliance with court orders
• a neutral controlled environment where emotions can be expressed and handled in a manner that reduces the likelihood of misunderstanding and escalation of the conflict.

What is the process like?

• We meet with couples prior to their retaining attorneys or with their attorneys later in the case prior to trial when an impasse has been reached and litigation is the only remaining alternative.
• The mediator is not a judge to rule on the issues, but rather an impartial third party to guide spouses in looking at options which will work for both parties.
• When agreements are reached, if attorneys are present, they are reduced to binding agreements for entry with the court.

Mediation is an extremely effective process for helping divorcing couples reach agreement.

Attorney Profiles

• Maureen Peltier is a board certified specialist in family law. Maureen graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1981, has a Masters in Counseling from the University of Houston and a Bachelors in English from Texas Tech University. She has studied negotiation at the Harvard Negotiation Project for Lawyers and has been a family mediator since 1982. Maureen is the 2002 recipient of the Texas Association of Mediator's Susanne C. Adams Award for Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to the Mediation Profession.
• Carol Griffin* is an associate attorney who has been practicing family law since 1992 when she graduated from South Texas College of Law. Carol is also a graduate of Texas A&M, cum laude, 1979. Before joining this firm, she worked for the Harris County Domestic Relations Office and in private practice. She served as an intern with several of the family law courts prior to that. Carol is also a trained mediator.
• Bret A. Bosker* is an associate attorney and a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. Bret is a graduate of South Texas College of Law. Prior to joining our firm, Bret was employed by Houston Volunteer Lawyers and the Harris County District Attorney's Office. He is also a graduate of the University of Florida and a former law enforcement officer. Bret is also a trained mediator.
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* Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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