Mediator Resume

Practice is dedicated to serving clients in out-of-court divorce resolution processes, such as Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. Practice is designed to help client's re-structure their families and finances using Mediation, and/or a team approach comprised of a Mediator, or Coach in the Collaborative context, Certified Divorce Financial Advisor when appropriate, and two attorneys working collaboratively, to serve their clients' and the families' best interest.

J. Hatch Law LLC - Mediator, Conciliator, Attorney

Mediator, Conciliator, Attorney

Sole Practitioner and Mediator, J. Hatch Law LLC, 2020-Present; Family Law Staff Attorney, MetroWest Legal Services, 2013-2020; Family Law Staff Attorney, Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC), 2011-2013; Litigation Associate, Governo Law Firm, 2006-2010; Assistant District Attorney, Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, 2005-2006.

Dedicated out-of-court attorney, who represents clients committed to resolving their divorce or other family law issues in out-of-court processes, including Mediation and Collaborative Divorce; Member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Counsel of Family Mediators; Trained Conciliator; Trained Collaborative Divorce Attorney and Member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Counsel; Consilium Divorce Practitioner and Consultant, who approaches clients' matter with wholistic lenses; Former litigation attorney, who practiced in various MA criminal and civil courts, with significant experience representing clients in Probate and Family Court divorce cases involving domestic abuse.

Trained Family Law Mediator and Member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Counsel of Family Mediators; Trained Conciliator.

Divorce Financial Support: alimony, child support Asset Division Custody Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements Modifications of Divorce Judgments Domestic Abuse

Prior to our first Mediation session, clients will complete an Intake, providing a brief relationship history and children, career and detailed financial background. I will also inquire into those issues the clients believe will be most challenging, as well as any unique, individual or joint concerns. If appropriate and on a case-by-case basis, I will meet with each client separately if I believe it will create a more productive joint mediation session. I provide legal information, but not legal advice and encourage my clients to have mediation-friendly lawyers available to work with them individually to ensure they are legally advised and empowered to engage productively in the mediation. I also encourage & can refer clients to Certified Divorce Financial Advisor, Appraisors and any additional support professionals in which the clients are interested. I am a facilitative mediator, where I ask questions to inspire thoughts and ideas, as well as to explore those ideas and thoughts in more depth, and to create detailed resolutions that give clients security and confidence in their post-divorce lives.

Provides MS Teams for virtual meetings when clients prefer a virtual vs. in-person meeting. Also able to use Zoom when requested.

Northeastern University School of Law (J.D. - 2004).

Admitted to the Bar: Massachusetts (2004).

Massachusetts Counsel of Family Mediators (Board Member); Massachusetts Collaborative Law Counsel; Massachusetts Bar Association; Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, MA Chapter; Consilium Institute Certified Divorce Practitioner and Consultant.

Hold mediation sessions virtually or in-person, in office.

Hourly Rate: $350.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $350.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: Not provided Comment:

English

United States of America

Natick, Massachusetts