Family Tree Mediation is a specialized mediation practice dedicated to helping families navigate complex relational transitions with constructive communication and durable agreements. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and serving the wider Peninsula, the firm stands out for its holistic, forward-thinking approach to resolving family disputes through both in-person and video conference sessions.
The practice emphasizes strengthening communication patterns to empower all family members, whether they are navigating divorce, estate planning, or life transitions. With a focus on uncovering deeper interests and needs, their process helps families move beyond reactive judgments to craft fair, durable agreements that respect everyone involved. They work with individuals, couples, parents, young adults, and elders seeking to transform conflict into opportunity.
Services Offered
- Divorce Mediation
- Couples Work
- Couples Coaching
- Individual Coaching
- Premarital Counseling
- Elder Mediation
- Estate Mediation
- Estate Disputes
- Proactive Planning
- Facilitated Family Meetings
- Transition to Independence (for young adults)
- Entering or In College support
- Recent Graduates support
- Kids, Parents & Schools mediation
Led by Hank Edson, J.D., the firm serves Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, and the broader Peninsula and San Francisco Bay Area, offering accessible and risk-free introductory sessions to help families begin their journey toward resolution.
