Mediated Online Solutions, LLC Provides Access to Divorce Mediation in Albany, New York

September 23, 2026 · Mediated Online Solutions, LLC
Business
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Mediated Online Solutions, LLC is highlighting its divorce mediation and family mediation services for residents of Albany and the greater Capital Region. As more local couples search for a "divorce mediator near me" who offers flexibility, privacy, and a lower-cost path than litigation, Mediated Online Solutions, LLC’s 100% virtual model is meeting that demand across Albany County and across the entire state of New York.

Divorce mediation in Albany through Mediated Online Solutions, LLC allows separating spouses to work with a single, neutral divorce mediator instead of two opposing attorneys — reducing conflict, cost, and time spent resolving disputes. Sessions are conducted entirely online through secure video conferencing, giving Albany clients the ability to attend from home, work, or anywhere else that's convenient, without sacrificing the quality of guidance they would receive in person.

"Divorce doesn't have to be destructive, and it doesn't have to happen in a courtroom," said Debra Whitson, founder and lead divorce mediator at Mediated Online Solutions, LLC. "Our goal for every Albany divorce mediator on our team is to help couples make informed, respectful decisions about their future — while keeping the process private, efficient, and affordable."

Why Albany Couples Are Choosing Divorce Mediation

Albany families face the same pressures seen across New York State: crowded court calendars, rising legal fees, and the emotional toll of adversarial proceedings. An Albany divorce mediator from Mediated Online Solutions, LLC addresses each of these concerns directly by offering:

  1. Privacy and confidentiality — discussions stay between the couple and their mediator, not in public court records

  2. Lower cost than litigation — one neutral mediator replaces two opposing attorneys

  3. Flexible scheduling — sessions move at the couple's pace, not the court's

  4. Stronger outcomes for children — parents who mediate often maintain healthier co-parenting relationships

  5. A written settlement — every case concludes with a structured agreement ready for legal review and filing


Mediation Online Solutions, LLC’s approach is particularly well-suited to uncontested divorces, amicable separations, and co-parenting arrangements where both parties want to resolve property division, child custody, and support without going to court.

Family Mediation Beyond Divorce

In addition to divorce mediation, Mediated Online Solutions, LLC’s family mediation services support unmarried co-parents, blended families, and post-divorce disputes over parenting schedules and support. For Albany residents searching for a family mediator to help navigate life after a separation, Mediated Online Solutions, LLC offers ongoing mediation support designed to keep families out of court long-term — not just during the initial divorce.

Every New York family mediator at Mediated Online Solutions, LLC is trained to combine legal knowledge with a calm, structured process, helping clients stay focused on their goals rather than their grievances.

To schedule a consultation to learn more about family and divorce mediation in Albany, NY, visit Mediated Online Solutions, LLC’s website or call (518) 239-5700.

About Mediated Online Solutions, LLC

Mediated Online Solutions, LLC delivers 100% virtual divorce mediation and family mediation services throughout New York State. These offerings include divorce mediation, family mediation, and child custody mediation tailored for married couples, unmarried co-parents, blended families, LGBTQ+ couples, and high-net-worth clients looking for a private, efficient process. Services are available statewide, in all 62 New York counties, provided by a team of trained divorce mediators who guide clients through a structured process, from initial consultation through agreement drafting, resulting in a written settlement ready for legal review and filing.

Mediated Online Solutions, LLC was founded by Debra Whitson, a New York attorney with more than 26 years of experience in family law alongside John J. Haverlick, LCSWR, a licensed clinical social worker with over five decades of experience. Drawing on both legal knowledge and clinical insight, Whitson and Haverlick guide and mentor their team of mediators. Their approach helps New Yorkers settle divorce and family conflicts fairly, cost-effectively, and respectfully without ever stepping into a courtroom.