Family Mediation
What it helps with
Working toward agreements about parenting schedules, communication, and other family issues.
Who makes the decisions?
You and the other parent. The mediator guides the discussion without imposing a decision.
Understanding your options · Minnesota family ADR
Which service fits your situation?
Different parenting concerns call for different kinds of support. You don’t need to know every acronym before reaching out.
Social Early Neutral Evaluation (SENE)
What it helps with
Receiving early professional feedback about custody and parenting time, then exploring possible agreements.
Who makes the decisions?
You and the other parent decide whether to agree. The evaluators’ feedback is nonbinding.
Parenting Time Expeditor (PTE)
What it helps with
Resolving specific parenting-time disputes within the authority provided by Minnesota law and the court appointment.
Who makes the decisions?
Parents first try to agree. If they cannot, the PTE makes a decision within that authority. The decision is binding unless modified or vacated by the court.
Parenting Consultant (PC)
What it helps with
Addressing parenting concerns through facilitation, coaching, and authorized decision-making.
Who makes the decisions?
Parents work toward agreement; the PC may decide issues within the authority granted by their agreement and court order.
For referring professionals
When parenting conflict gets in the way of decisions about a child’s daily life, a clear process can help families understand their options and identify practical next steps.
I provide child-focused family mediation, SENE, parenting time expediting, parenting consulting, and custody evaluations. Each role has a different purpose and scope. You do not need to select a service before contacting me.
To discuss a possible referral, email wendyliverseed@gmail.com or call 612-386-2287. Include a brief description of the issue, relevant court referral or appointment requirements, and important dates. Let me know whether you’re seeking information or asking me to contact someone, with their permission.
Please arrange intake before sending confidential documents or detailed case histories. Raise safety concerns privately.
I will confirm service fit, potential conflicts, availability, and next steps. Before work begins, participants will know my role, the fees, and how to prepare. An introduction does not confirm an appointment.
Not sure where to begin?
Start with a brief description of the issue you need help addressing. We can discuss service fit, availability, and any appointment requirements.
Safety concerns, including abuse or coercive control, should be raised privately before choosing a process.
Educational information only, not legal advice. The applicable law, court order, and engagement documents determine the scope of each service.