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Marriage and Family Mediation Center was founded by Patricia G. Polski, M.A., Paralegal in 2010. We help families navigate conflict through mediation, specializing in divorce, relationship dissolution, parenting, family and elder issues and post-divorce counseling. Collaborating with our on-site family law attorneys, all documents are professionally prepared and made-ready for court filing. Conveniently located in St. Paul, serving its suburbs and neighboring Wisconsin.
With over 30 years of working experience in law and financial businesses, Patricia (Patty) brings practicality, focus and professionalism to the mediation process. Patty holds a Masters Degree in Human Development with emphasis in Conflict Resolution, Psychology and various mediation practices, along with certification in Spiritual Guidance & Leadership. She is also a grief group facilitator with the Growing through Loss program in Dakota County, Patty assures her clients through compassion, active listening and guidance that conflict can be successfully resolved amicably and with neutrality. Her on-going experience as a Paralegal in family, real estate and estate planning law offers understanding of various civil processes that heightens her knowledge and professionalism.
When not mediating, Patty enjoys travel, painting and the outdoors with her husband, family and canine companions Harry and Vinny.
Our process
Schedule a no-cost consultation
Complete our forms
Meet for mediation sessions
“After our divorce I felt I needed some ways to communicate with the father of my children. Patty helped me set clear boundaries and create some communication tools for the future.”
“Divorce through mediation was easier than I thought. Patty kept us focused and on track to finish within our goals.”
“I liked that we did our divorce our way and meetings were kept confidential and private.”
“Patty kept her promise about costs and there were no surprises. Her family law attorney was thorough and all paperwork was done right the first time.”
“Personally, I was skeptical of divorce through mediation. Patty kept things simple, reasonable and our divorce was done on our terms, no pressure.”
“I highly recommend anyone going through a divorce to do it this way. Exceeded all expectations.”
“Our parenting issues were resolved quickly and amicably. Patty had a way of seeing things that we couldn’t. Happy with results.”
“We were worried about how to approach my mom about her living options. Mediation was easy and our family communicated in ways I never thought were possible. Also got all her end-of-life documents done. Thank you.”
“Kind, compassionate, focused, great listener. Mediation was easier and better than expected. Would recommend to friends.”
“Getting into too much conflict with my ex about our kids was stressful. Patty helped with a plan that worked. I was glad to know counseling wasn’t therapy, just creating ideas for the future. ”
