At PowerHouse Mediation, we help families and legal professionals resolve conflict through confidential, compassionate, and effective mediation and arbitration services tailored for family law cases. Whether you’re navigating divorce, custody, parenting time, financial disputes, or post-decree issues, our neutrals guide the process with empathy, neutrality, and legal experience.
Our team includes former family court judges, experienced family law attorneys, and Rule 114-qualified mediatorswho understand the delicate dynamics of family conflict. We work closely with attorneys, parties, and the courts to facilitate resolution that is legally sound and emotionally respectful.
Mediation provides a voluntary, confidential setting where parties can work through disputes with the help of a neutral. Our family law mediators assist in reaching agreements on:
Custody and parenting time
Child support and spousal maintenance
Division of assets and debts
Relocation and school choice
Post-decree modifications
We offer both evaluative and facilitative approaches, tailored to the family’s needs. Virtual and in-person options are available.
At PowerHouse Mediation, we believe that resolution is not weakness — it’s wisdom. Conflict is inevitable, but chaos is not. Our philosophy centers on the idea that people deserve a process that is structured, respectful, and focused on outcomes that move everyone forward.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every case is different, every story matters, and every participant brings something real to the table. That’s why we approach each matter with curiosity, clarity, and a deep commitment to helping parties feel heard, understood, and empowered — not just processed.
Our experienced mediators and arbitrators don’t simply “facilitate” discussions. They lead with legal insight, human compassion, and strategic guidance, whether they’re mediating, arbitrating, consulting, or training the next generation of resolution professionals. We believe in high standards, high expectations, and high-impact results — delivered with professionalism, integrity, and calm in the storm.
PowerHouse isn’t about power over people — it’s about empowering people through process. That’s the heart of what we do.
When appropriate, PowerHouse offers med-arb formats, allowing parties to mediate their issues and submit unresolved matters to the same neutral for binding decision. This ensures resolution with finality—while still promoting collaboration.
We collaborate with attorneys, judges, and clients to match the right tool to each dispute.
Through our training division, PEG | The Professional Education Group, we offer comprehensive education programs for professionals working in family law and ADR. These include both foundational training and advanced skills-building in:
Family Law Mediation & Arbitration Certification
Parenting Consultant (PC) Training
Parenting Time Expeditor (PTE) Training
SENE/FENE Facilitation
Moderated Settlement Conference Leadership
Cultural Competency & Trauma-Informed Practice
Taught by experienced family neutrals, educators, and attorneys, our courses are designed for:
Family law attorneys
Mental health professionals
Court services personnel
New and experienced ADR professionals
Through our training division, PEG | The Professional Education Group, we offer comprehensive education programs for professionals working in family law and ADR. These include both foundational training and advanced skills-building in:
Family Law Mediation & Arbitration Certification
Parenting Consultant (PC) Training
Parenting Time Expeditor (PTE) Training
SENE/FENE Facilitation
Moderated Settlement Conference Leadership
Cultural Competency & Trauma-Informed Practice
Taught by experienced family neutrals, educators, and attorneys, our courses are designed for:
Family law attorneys
Mental health professionals
Court services personnel
New and experienced ADR professionals
Our family law neutrals serve clients throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and beyond. All services are available in-person or online, with secure document sharing and private breakout rooms.
🟣 Experienced Family Law Neutrals – Former judges, seasoned attorneys, and trained evaluators
🟣 Flexible Formats – Mediation, arbitration, or hybrid approaches
🟣 Child-Centered Focus – Keeping families out of court and focused on what matters
🟣 Statewide & National Reach – Serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and other jurisdictions
🟣 Full ADR Spectrum – From parenting disputes to property division, we’ve handled it all
We handle a wide range of family law disputes, including divorce (high asset or otherwise), custody, support, property division, post-decree issues, third-party custody, parenting disputes, and co-parent communication breakdowns.
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral helps parties reach a mutual agreement. Arbitration is a private process where the neutral makes a final, binding decision after hearing both sides—similar to a judge in court. PowerHouse offers both, and even hybrid models like med-arb to meet families’ needs.
Yes. All PowerHouse family law neutrals are Rule 114 qualified, and many are former judges or experienced family law attorneys. We’re trusted by courts across Minnesota and North Dakota and frequently serve as court-appointed neutrals.
Absolutely. We regularly help families resolve disputes involving custody, parenting time, relocation, vacation schedules, and more—both through mediation and arbitration formats.
Yes. All PowerHouse family law services are available virtually via secure video platforms, including private breakout rooms and digital document sharing. We work with clients across the U.S.
If mediation doesn’t result in a full agreement, we can help with partial agreements, schedule a follow-up session, or transition the matter to arbitration if appropriate. We also offer referrals for parenting consultants, ENE evaluators, or special masters.
Yes, in appropriate cases. While we recommend legal representation for complex issues, our neutrals are trained to ensure all voices are heard and the process is fair for everyone, including self-represented individuals.
Yes! Through our education division, PEG | The Professional Education Group, we offer Rule 114-approved training, certification programs, and advanced courses in mediation, arbitration, parenting consulting, PTE, SENE/FENE, and moderated settlement conferences.
