I have a child centered practice, work with LGBTQ+ couples, and taught the former Parent Education classes
Practice Details
As an adult child of divorce, I have a long-time experience with divorce. In my private practice as a Divorce and Family Mediator I use that experience to create a child-centered experience at A Better Way: Divorce Mediation, LLC. I understand the stress the separation process can bring to your family and have the ability to help you listen and hear each other in order to reach a compromise. I am trained as a Mediator and a Collaborative Coach.
I've been involved in the Boston community for over 25 years and can also mediate LGBTQ+ divorces, domestic partnership separations, in-law disputes, child-support, and parenting plans.
I was a court-approved facilitator when MA required parenting classes in MA and taught for The Divorce Center and MWI. I am the creator of “Honor thy Children; Jewish Parenting through a Divorced Lens- a 4 part parenting workshop. My book “Speaking Out; Voices of Adult Children of Divorce” is a resource for families in any stage of divorce. It reached #1 in 3 parenting categories and is available on Amazon.com
Address
Framingham, MA 01702
617-658-3586
Degrees and Experience
Masters in Social Work, Clinical, Boston University, 1997
Bachelors in Psychology, UMASS/Amherst
Professional Memberships
Divorceify
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Kids First Parents Second
Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators
Mediation Works, Inc (MWI)
National Association of Social Workers
The Divorce Center
Regional Information
Jody primarily sees clients by zoom which allows clients more autonomy and no travel time.
Fee Information
Every divorce is different and each couple has a unique circumstance. The “right” number of mediation meetings and their duration and frequency are determined by the actual time each couple needs to work out mutually satisfactory arrangements of their post-marital lives. I will meet with you in sixty-ninety minute sessions. The average couple with two children and a house can take between 6-10 sessions.
I provide a free 30-45 minute consultation to provide information about mediation and my practice. Email me at jodylcomins@gmail.com to make an appointment.