We are proud to showcase the Newsome Wellborn Group mediation services
The Newsome Wellborn Group is dedicated to helping people from all walks of life to peacefully bring an end to their conflict, whether personal or business related. Our highly skilled and credentialed mediators stay abreast of the latest techniques and processes to assist our clients with their conflict resolution goals.
"Conflict can be seen as a gift of energy in which neither side loses and a new dance is created." - The Magic of Conflict, by Thomas F. Crum
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Mediation: Family Matters
- Adoption
- Child Custody
- Co-Parenting Plans
- Divorce
- Divorce Modification
- Domestic Partnerships
- Elder Issues
- Probate
Mediation: Civil Matters
- Business
- Commercial
- Construction
- Contracts
- Employment
- Healthcare
- Landlord/Tenant
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- Partnerships
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate
PRIDE Mediation
The State of Texas does not recognize couples of a same sex "marriage" as having the same benefits of traditional marriage however, the Newsome Wellborn Group (NWG) can help to ease the burden of the dissolution of relationships of same sex couples, which too have issues not unlike those of traditionally married couples. We can help you resolve issues such as housing, joint bank accounts, custody of children/animals, items of possession, and outstanding debt.
Couples Mediation
NWG is on the leading edge of Couples Mediation. This is not a therapy session but an issues-based mediation where both parties agree to handle their issues with action.
This mediation requires: One (1) individual assessment with Family Mediator to discuss relationship issues by both parties, one(1) questionnaire to be completed prior to individual meeting, and one (1) four hour couples meeting.
This mediation only deals with issues of communication and is not intended for psychological treatment or therapy. Although we are trained and skilled mediators we are not, however, psychologist or therapist and must decline to participate in any mediation where these issues are present.
Civil Union Pre-Commitment Agreement
Using the same principle as a prenuptial agreement, the Newsome Wellborn Group can work with both parties to produce a legally binding agreement that is recognized by the State of Texas as a legal instrument by which a couple settles, in advance, property and financial issues at the onset of their partnership whether they are a same sex couple or a traditional couple that choose not to be legally married.
Glossary of Terms
We have provided this helpful Glossary of Conflict Resolution terms and definitions to help you understand the mediation process.
Mediation Hours
Morning mediations are scheduled from 9 am to 1 pm.
Afternoon mediations are scheduled from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Full-day mediations are schedled from 9 am to 5 pm with a 1 hour break for lunch.
Mediation Fees
Full-day session: $800 per participant or party
Half-day session : $500 per participant or party
Two-hour session: $200 per participant or party
When mediation is scheduled, a $75 non-refundable fee is due from each participant or party upon receipt of invoice. This fee applies toward the total mediation fee. The balance of the fee is due one week prior to the date of medaition. If mediation is cancelled or rescheduled four or fewer business days prior to the mediation date, a $200 late cancellation fee will be due from the party or parties cancelling or rescheduling the mediation. If mediation is cancelled on the actual medaition date, the full mediation fee is due from both parties.
Note: a "party" could include more than one person if participants share the same attorney.