Compassionate Mediation for Life's Most Difficult Conversations
If you are facing divorce, custody, elder care, or an estate dispute in Houston or elsewhere in Harris County, mediation lets you resolve it on your own terms, without the cost, delay, or public record of a courtroom battle. As a TMCA Credentialed Mediator, I help Houston-area families reach agreements that hold up because both sides helped build them.
I became a TMCA credentialed mediator because I believe most families want the same thing: resolution without destroying what is left of the relationship. My approach is structured, respectful, and practical. Whether you are navigating divorce, custody and visitation, property division, elder care, or an inheritance dispute, I will help you move from conflict toward an agreement you can live with and stand behind.
Read Lynnette's Full Story →Every mediation is confidential, voluntary, and designed to find solutions that work for everyone involved, without the cost and delay of Harris County family court.
Reach agreements on divorce, custody, visitation, and child support without a courtroom battle. Mediation keeps the decisions in your hands.
Learn More →Work out a parenting plan and visitation schedule that puts your children first and reflects how your family actually lives.
Learn More →Resolve disagreements about child support obligations directly, with guidance grounded in Texas child support guidelines.
Learn More →Help siblings and family members navigate difficult decisions about living arrangements, medical care, and caregiving responsibilities.
Learn More →Resolve disagreements over property distribution, trust administration, or perceived unfairness in a will, without a costly probate battle.
Learn More →Neutral ground for business, property, or other civil disputes, so everyone is heard and the outcome fits what actually matters to you.
Learn More →Professional mediation at a fraction of the cost of litigation, with reduced rates available for those in need.
Includes pre-mediation preparation, the full session, and a written settlement agreement upon resolution. Additional time billed at $75 per hour per person.
I believe access to skilled mediation should be affordable and accessible.
I offer reduced fees, on a case-by-case basis, for those with fewer resources. Your fee will be confirmed during your free initial consultation.
To inquire about reduced-rate availability, contact me directly at (469) 708-7771.
Here's what to expect when you work with Common Ground Mediation.
We discuss your situation, explain how mediation works, and determine if it is the right approach for you.
I meet separately with each party to understand their perspective and establish ground rules.
All parties come together in a neutral, confidential setting to work toward a mutually acceptable solution.
I document the agreement in writing so everyone understands their commitments. Once signed, it is final.
Real stories from families who found resolution and a better path forward through mediation.
When it came time to figure out care for my mom, my brother and I did not agree on much of anything at first. Working through it with Lynnette gave us a way to actually hear each other instead of just arguing on the phone. We walked out with a plan we both trust, and honestly, our relationship is better for it.
My siblings and I were at a standstill over how to handle our father's estate, and every conversation turned into an argument. Mediation let us slow down and actually work through it instead of letting it turn into a lawsuit. It cost a fraction of what a probate fight would have, and we still talk every week.
I have referred several colleagues to Lynnette over the years for disputes that needed a steady, neutral hand. She listens carefully, keeps the process moving, and treats everyone in the room with respect, even when tensions are high. That combination is rarer than it should be.
Sessions are available in person or virtually for residents throughout Houston and Harris County, including near the Harris County Family Law Center, and statewide via Zoom.
Common Ground Mediation provides professional, confidential mediation services throughout Houston and Harris County. I would be honored to help you find common ground.
Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Virtual sessions available for those who prefer to meet remotely.
Houston and Harris County, with sessions available throughout the Greater Houston area and statewide via Zoom.
Free initial consultation · Confidential · No obligation
