Resolving Conflict. Preserving Relationships. Protecting What Matters.
Litigation is not always the answer. When families, neighbors, business partners, or co-parents find themselves at an impasse, the courtroom can be the most expensive — and most damaging — place to seek resolution. At Baysinger Henson & Cresswell PLLC, our mediation services offer a powerful alternative: a structured, confidential process designed to help parties find common ground on their own terms.
Our attorneys bring decades of combined legal experience to the mediation table — not just as neutral facilitators, but as skilled advocates who understand the law, the stakes, and the human dynamics that drive conflict.
Whether your dispute involves a divorce, a custody arrangement, a business disagreement, or a contested estate, we provide the guidance and structure needed to reach durable, enforceable agreements without the financial and emotional cost of prolonged litigation.
What Is Mediation — and Is It Right for You?
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential dispute-resolution process in which a neutral third party helps opposing parties communicate, identify their core interests, and negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision. The power remains with you.
This process is especially effective when both parties have an ongoing relationship they want to preserve — such as co-parents raising children together, or business partners navigating a partnership dispute. It is also increasingly required by Oklahoma courts before certain family law matters proceed to trial.
Cases We Mediate
- Divorce & marital dissolution
- Child custody & parenting plans
- Child support modifications
- Spousal support & alimony
- Property division & asset allocation
- Business partnership disputes
- Contract & commercial disagreements
- Neighbor & property boundary disputes
- Estate & inheritance conflicts
- Employer-employee disagreements
- Personal injury settlements
- HOA & community disputes
Our Mediation Process
1
Initial Consultation
We meet with you individually to understand the nature of the dispute, your goals, and the legal landscape — assessing whether mediation is the right path forward.
2
Joint Session Opening
Both parties convene with the mediator. Ground rules are established and each side has the opportunity to present their perspective in a structured, respectful environment.
3
Private Caucuses
The mediator meets separately with each party in confidential sessions to explore concerns, priorities, and potential compromises without direct confrontation.
4
Negotiation & Agreement
Through structured dialogue, the mediator helps both parties move toward agreement. When consensus is reached, we draft a written settlement agreement for court enforcement.
Advantages of Mediation
Significantly lower cost than litigation
