Wright Way Mediation

Working together the "Wright Way" to resolve differences and build solution

Our Services

Custody and Visitation

What is Custody?

Custody is the care, control, and maintenance of a child. A child's parents are both presumed to be the natural and proper custodians. However, the court may be asked to determine the custody of children in some circumstances. The best interest of the child guides the court's decision. There are several types of custody:

Joint legal custody is when both parents retain joint responsibility for the care and control of the child and joint authority to make decisions concerning the child, even though the child's primary residence may be with only one parent.

Joint physical custody is where both parents share physical and custodial care of the child.

Sole custody gives a parent the primary responsibility for the care of the child. That parent makes all the daily decision about his/her child's life.

What is Visitation?

A parent who does not have primary physical custody of a child is legally entitled to visitation with that child. There are exceptions to this when it is not the best interest of the child.

If the parents cannot agree to a visitation schedule, the judge will order a schedule. This can include general visitation days as well as holidays, school breaks, summer, vacations, and special occasions. The parents must bring any occasion they wish to have visitation to the judge's attention.

**Information received from the Virginia Judicial System website**

Other Mediation Services

Landlord/Tenant Mediation

Landlord/Tenant mediation is a voluntary process in which we helps landlords and tenants resolve disputes related to rental housing without going to court. As the mediator, I will facilitate communication, help clarify issues, and works with both parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Common issues addressed in mediation include rent payments, repairs, lease terms, security deposits, and eviction concerns. Mediation is often faster, less formal, and less expensive than legal proceedings.

Employer/Employee Mediation

Employer/Employee mediation is a voluntary and confidential process in which we help an employer and an employee resolve workplace disputes or conflicts. As the mediator, I will facilitate open communication, promote understanding, and assist both parties in negotiating a mutually acceptable solution. Common issues addressed in this type of mediation include discrimination or harassment claims, disciplinary actions, contract disputes, workplace behavior, and termination disagreements. Mediation is often used as an alternative to formal grievance procedures or litigation, aiming for a faster, less adversarial resolution.

Business/Consumer Mediation

Business/Consumer mediation is a voluntary and confidential process in which Wright Way will help a business and a consumer resolve a dispute without going to court. Our mediators will facilitate open dialogue, clarifies misunderstandings, and assists both sides in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. Common issues addressed in business/consumer mediation include:

Product or service quality disputes
Billing or refund disagreements
Warranty or contract issues
Misrepresentation or customer service problems

This type of mediation is typically quicker, less expensive, and less adversarial than formal legal action, and it helps preserve the business-consumer relationship.

We provide additional mediation services for pet parents who are in conflict with trying to determine who will have custody of their fur baby. We also offer mediation services for families in dispute regarding the division of assets of a deceased loved one.