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DIVORCE WITHOUT THE FIGHT.

 

 

 

Starting Over Stronger Divorce Concierge is a local Mediation and Divorce Coaching Service for Missouri and Kansas residents, offering limited services nationwide. Whether you're ready to move forward with divorce or simply trying to understand your options, we provide services that help individuals and couples make informed decisions by improving communication to reduce conflict.​​

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Many people tell us:

“We’re sure we want a divorce, but we want to do it as amicably as possible. We just need help figuring things out. ”  

 

Through trauma-informed mediation and divorce coaching, I am honored to help individuals and couples move through divorce with more clarity, less conflict, and easier resolution, whether they choose to self-file or hire an attorney to file their mediated agreement.

 

Annie Allen

Kansas Supreme Court Certified Mediator & Certified Divorce Coach®​​

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Common Questions

What services do you offer? Primarily divorce and family mediation, but as a Certified Divorce Coach, I also support people in exploring their options and preparing for divorce. I offer a free weekly virtual support group called Coffee + Connection on Fridays at 9am Central. My mediation services include parenting planning, property and debt division discussions, high conflict and shuttle mediation, private divorce coaching, virtual and in-person sessions, support for self represented and attorney-assisted clients, notary and redaction services, divorce podcast, and COMING SOON: post-divorce retreats and a non-profit program for those facing psychologically and financially destructive relationships​. See Services below.

 

What if we’re high conflict? High conflict is just a breakdown in communication, which is often worsened by litigation. Mediation is one of the most effective first steps for those facing a breakdown in communication during or before divorce. Trauma-informed mediation is designed to reduce escalation and helps keep difficult conversations calmer, more structured, and more productive. Shuttle mediation allows parties to remain in separate rooms or separate virtual spaces while the mediator carries the conversation between parties to facilitate more productive communication, clarify misunderstandings and help explore possible agreements parties may not have considered. Many clients in higher conflict circumstances specifically seek mediation over litigation because they want a calmer, more structured alternative with a much lower likelihood of escalating conflict.   

 

How does mediation work? Mediation creates a space for two parties in a dispute to have meaningful and productive conversation about the matters of dispute to reach an agreement that helps them avoid or reduce time in litigation or court. 

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Divorce mediation brings people in conflict together with a neutral third person

who assists them in reaching a voluntary agreement.

--American Bar Association​

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What if we already have attorneys? Many attorneys support early mediation, understanding the value of increasing productive communication before conflict has a chance to escalate. Regardless of whether clients are represented by legal counsel, mediation can:

• clarify priorities

• reduce misunderstandings

• organize agreements

• improve communication

• reduce escalation and expense

Final agreements are articulated into a Final Summary of Understanding which can be reviewed and filed by attorney(s) of choice.

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What if we have a more complicated financial portfolio? For clients needing deeper financial analysis, asset projection, or long-term planning support, we have collaborative Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) and Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professionals who will join directly into the mediation process. When needed, these professionals provide detailed financial analysis and meet jointly with the parties and mediator to review findings and support informed decision-making before mediation continues. These services are separate from mediation fees and billed independently; however, many clients find that combined mediation-financial analysis is sufficient to reach a fully informed and fully mediated agreement.

 

Can we do this virtually? Yes, we offer virtual sessions, or split sessions where one party is in person and the other virtual.

 

What does this cost? We offer retainer-based packages designed to provide clarity and predictability during an already stressful process. Most uncontested, mediation-first divorces are resolved within the retainer structure. Clients who self-file will also have a $150-200 filing fee at the courthouse, and clients who have an attorney file their mediated agreement will have legal fees as determined by the attorney selected. 

 

What do I do next? Explore our Service below and then click to Request a Clarity Call below where we can connect to discuss your situation and find the right Service for you. No cost or obligation for a Clarity Call.​​​​​​​

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