Professional mediation.
Zero stuffiness.
We wear flannel. We cite research. We get results.
At Flannel People Mediation, we help Minnesota families resolve conflict and move forward — from the comfort of home. 100% virtual, evidence-based, and surprisingly human.
★★★★★ 4.9 · 279+ Google reviews
Virtual Mediation
100% Virtual
You Decide
Not a judge — you control the outcome
4.9 Stars
4.9 out of 5 from 279+ Google reviews
100% Virtual
Meet from anywhere
Flat-Fee Pricing
No hourly billing surprises
Why Families Across Minnesota Choose Flannel People
Professional, personal, and actually helpful
We Show Up in Flannel
Because real conversations happen when people feel comfortable. No stuffy suits, just genuine humans helping you find clarity.
We Cite Research
Every session backed by psychology and conflict resolution science—not just "trust us." Evidence-based methods that actually work.
We Get Results
4.9 out of 5 stars from 279+ Google reviews. Results matter more than professional credentials or fancy offices.
100% Virtual
No travel, no awkward waiting rooms, no extra stress. Mediate from your couch in your most comfortable clothes.
CHOOSE YOUR SITUATION
Start with what's actually happening
Each path below leads to a more specific mediation page. The service names stay clear for search, but the goal here is simple: help you find the lane that fits your life fastest.
For an amicable divorce
Divorce Mediation
Work through parenting, property, support, and next steps in a structured process for couples who want less conflict, more clarity, and a better path to agreement before final court approval.
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Trying to stay together
Couples Mediation
Get help with communication breakdowns, recurring conflict, trust strain, and hard decisions before the relationship hardens into something harder to repair.
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Updating an old agreement
Post-Decree Mediation
When life changes after divorce, mediation can help you revisit parenting schedules, support, decision-making, and practical terms without starting with another court fight.
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A family decision is stuck
Family Mediation
Work through elder care, inheritance tension, sibling conflict, blended-family strain, or other hard family decisions with more structure and less escalation.
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How It Works
A process designed around your needs, not ours
Free Consultation
We listen, answer your questions, and make sure we're the right fit. No pressure.
Planning Session
We design a custom process that matches your unique situation and goals.
The Mediation Work
Guided, respectful conversations (virtual) where we tackle the tough topics together.
You Move Forward
With clarity on all issues, you're equipped to finalize agreements or take next steps with confidence.
Conflict floods the brain. Structure gives it back.
Neuroscience shows us that conflict activates the threat response. Cortisol and adrenaline flood the system, and rational thinking goes offline. Mediation works because we create psychological safety — a space where both people can think clearly again.
Through guided conversations informed by attachment theory and behavioral science, we help couples and families move from blame to understanding. You're not changing who you are. You're just getting unstuck together.
Real Minnesota Families, Real Results
What people are saying
"Ryan's calmness, casual approach, insights, and cohesiveness throughout the session helped us get through very difficult topics. I was relieved to find someone who spoke to us and for us."
— David H.
"As a family law attorney, I often refer potential clients to Ryan before they engage legal counsel. Some issues can be resolved more effectively through mediation rather than through the courts."
— Padraic Walsh, Attorney
"Ryan is a very relaxed but knowledgeable mediator. Not stuffy or formal at all, which helped me feel at ease during the process. After our session I felt informed and clear on how to move forward."
— Alexandra Rose
Get in Touch
Have questions? Send us a message or schedule a free consultation. We typically respond within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about mediation
Straight answers, whatever kind of conflict you're bringing
What types of conflict does Flannel People Mediation handle?
We mediate divorce, couples, family, business, and post-decree conflicts — all virtual. We're based in Minnesota and work with people around the world.
That covers divorcing couples working through parenting and property, couples who want to stay together but keep having the same fight, families navigating elder care or inheritance tension, business partners and co-founders in dispute, and parents revisiting agreements after a divorce decree.
How much does mediation cost?
Divorce mediation is a flat $1,495 per person — no hourly billing. Other mediation types, like couples, family, and business, are billed per session.
The 15-minute consultation is free, with no credit card required. During that call we'll discuss your situation and give you an accurate quote. Most people find mediation far less expensive than court or lengthy attorney negotiations.
How long does mediation take?
Most mediations resolve in a single three-hour virtual session, and the full process usually takes one to two weeks end to end.
That's because the session is the last step of a three-part process: we meet with each person individually first, you complete a written pre-mediation intake, and then we mediate. By the time you're in the room together, the groundwork is already done.
Business and co-founder mediation follow the same structure. Some conflicts run longer or become a series of sessions, but one session is the baseline we build around.
What if the other person won't mediate?
Reluctance is common at the start. Most people are open to mediation once they understand what it is and what it costs compared to the alternatives.
A free consultation can help you think through how to raise it with your spouse, family member, or business partner. And if they say no now, circumstances change — feel free to reach out again later.
What happens after mediation ends?
You leave with clarity and a written record of the agreements you discussed. Mediation is not legal advice, legal drafting, or court approval, and we do not draft legal documents.
Once you have reached agreement, you can review next steps, documents, and filing questions with a qualified attorney or official court resources — more organized and further along than when you started.
What makes Flannel People Mediation different?
We combine evidence-based techniques — restorative practices, attachment theory, behavioral science — with genuine human conversation. No jargon. No fake corporate warmth.
Every session is virtual, so you can mediate from wherever you are. The 4.9/5 Google rating across 279+ reviews tells you more than any pitch could.
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