Divorce Mediation | Fairfax, VA

Reduce Conflict. Lower Costs

I am here to help you through your divorce settlement:

20+ Years in the Divorce Business
Graine Mediation in business since 2009.
Certified Mediator - State of Virginia
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst - Tax, Money, Retirement, Real Estate

I bring years of experience from a high-level professional career and my own personal divorce story:

Divorce Attorney
Professional Child Legal Advocate (Guardian ad Litem)
Court Appointed Hearing Officer - Child Support and Abuse/Neglect
Stay-at-Home-Parent and Part-Time Fitness Instructor - This is what I did for 11 years before opening Graine Mediation as a single mom.
Two Great Adult Kids - Successful co-parenting relationship after a traumatic break-up.

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Meet Robin Graine, JD, CDFA

As long as you are willing to work with me on practical resolutions, and consider reasonable compromises, I will get you through your divorce settlement efficiently and inexpensively.

Robin tells you How to Get Divorced in Virginia

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Robin Graine, JD, CDFA

Highly-rated divorce mediator with 20+ years experience in divorce law, custody, child support, alimony, property settlement agreements | VA Supreme Court Certified Divorce Mediator | Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

ROBIN’S 3-STEP PROCESS FOR YOUR SUCCESSFUL
DIVORCE SETTLEMENT

Pinpoint & Focus on Key Issues

Robin keeps you on track for a comprehensive and fair settlement. Emphasis on getting you in a good place now and the future (versus focusing on past wrongs and transgressions).

Provide Up-to-Date Information

Robin provides essential information on Law, Alimony, Custody, Finance, Child Support, and Tax.

Fair Process of Assisted Negotiation

Robin provides settlement options to help when you get stuck. She also evens the playing field when spouses have different negotiation skill levels and styles.

Robin will draft your Settlement Agreement in a professional format ready for filing with the court.

Divorce Mediation vs Divorce Litigation

Choose the path that helps you put the past behind you, today.

Mediation is more private

Divorce mediations are private. Everything that happens in a courtroom is public. In divorce mediation, your family's personal details and finances are, by Virginia law, confidential. This allows parties to freely extend offers and counteroffers without concern that their negotiations could ever be used against their interest should their case end up in litigation.

Mediation saves you money

When you hire a divorce attorney you will soon find their fees spiraling out of control. This is an important period in your life when you need to ensure you are not left destitute from divorce litigation expenses. Divorce mediation is a significantly more cost-effective way of making sure you retain your assets - without a large amount of funds going towards paying exorbitant legal bills.

Mediation is less stressful

Divorce Mediation is about finding ways to peacefully reach solutions to your divorce issues and disputes. Mediators help clients create a solid foundation upon which both spouses can launch their new, independent lives and best function as co-parents to their children. This is much less stressful than the highly complex, outmoded and expensive divorce litigation system.

Mediation is quicker

Parties who choose divorce mediation are in control of the process and the time it takes to settle. In divorce litigation, on the other hand, parties are at the mercy of the busy courthouse schedule, and divorce litigation can drag on for a year or more. At Graine Mediation, new clients are able to schedule a session within 1-2 weeks of the first phone call. Most cases take 2-3 sessions to complete settlement.

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– Podcast Interview “Pros & Cons of Mediation vs. Litigation

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Secure a positive outcome.
Secure your future.

I will expertly guide you through the settlement process to reach a fair and amicable settlement.

You want to know: Will I receive my fair share of our marital assets?
Answer: Yes. Usually, marital assets are divided 50/50. But, if that is not fair, I will help you reach a more equitable arrangement.

You want to know: Will my children’s needs be put first in all custody decisions?
Answer: Absolutely. I worked as a children’s attorney for years in the court system and always make sure that the best interest of your children is the number one priority in a divorce settlement.

You want to know: Will I be able to make it financially?
Answer: Yes. I will help you find creative solutions and compromises to meet your financial needs, both short and long-term.

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REDUCE THE STRESS OF DIVORCE. SAVE YOUR MONEY.

I have helped hundreds of families settle their disputes and delivered positive outcomes.

Best service to get during one of the most difficult times of you can experience. I would recommend her to anyone that has to go through this challenging process.

Jose Morante - July 2022 - Bristow, VA
5 Stars - Google Review Google - July 2022

Robin was extremely helpful in guiding the two of us through a difficult time and through some complex negotiating points in our divorce. She is very knowledgeable on the law and provides excellent advice. She can also be creative in constructing arrangements to accommodate both parties, should they be needed, as opposed to applying a one size fits all cookie cutter approach.

Steve Fanning – October 2021 – Fairfax
5 Stars - Google Review Google - October 2021

Robin is great. Divorce can be a long, messy process but going through mediation with Robin made things a lot less stressful.

Tay Sweat from Alexandria
5 Stars - Google Review Google - July 2021

Robin Graine was very knowledgeable about the laws and explained everything very clearly. She walked us through each step and ensured we understood before making a decision. Highly recommend her.

Heather B from Fairfax
5 Stars - Google Review Google - March 2021

I used Graine Mediation for my separation and divorce preparation. Robin was very thorough and clear in her communication as she walked us through the process and paperwork. She presented all sides and options of the various elements and ensured we fully understood what the effects of our decisions were as we progressed. She presented and represent everything straight down the middle with no bias to either party, simply stated the facts and options to help us determine what was best for our situation. I highly recommend Graine Mediation.

Ronald B from Tysons
5 Stars - Google Review Google - March 2021

I would certainly recommend Ms. Graine. I didn't want to go through the misery of a long and arduous divorce that costs a lot of pain and money, but wanted to get the process over very quickly and straight to the point since we didn't have many major items to dispute. This is definitely the way to go that's different than the norm.

Kenyatta Williams - Alexandria
5 Stars - Google Review Google - December 2020

We interviewed several mediators and liked Robin the best. She is very professional and knowledgeable but she also has an excellent demeanor, including a way of sharing observations to keep things moving and objective. This was invaluable. She made a very difficult situation as good as I could be. I recommend her highly and without reservation.

Patrick C. from McLean
5 Stars - Google Review Google - June 2019

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Robin's insightful, concise and useful articles cover key topics and valuable information for people going through divorce. Many of your concerns are addressed in this section--and they are meant to help you on the spot.

IS MEDIATION RIGHT FOR MY DIVORCE?

Efficient & Inexpensive | You deserve a better life

Meet Robin Graine, JD, CDFA

As long as you are willing to work with me on practical resolutions, and consider reasonable compromises, I will get you through your divorce settlement efficiently and inexpensively.