When a marriage ends or a business dispute threatens what you’ve built, you deserve guidance from someone who understands both the legal landscape and the human side of conflict. Compass Mediation Group serves Boston and the Greater Boston area with professional mediation backed by 25+ years of experience, helping families and businesses resolve disputes with clarity and dignity.
Led by Alisa Kharis — a Master Mediator certified through the International Mediation Association (IMA), a Juris Doctorate graduate of Seattle University School of Law, and a former practicing attorney with 16 years of trial and motions experience — our mediation practice provides a safe, structured space where agreements are reached without the emotional and financial toll of litigation. Alisa also holds a B.A. in Political Science (Cum Laude) from Washington State University and is an IRS Enrolled Agent, bringing a rare combination of legal, financial, and interpersonal expertise to every case.
All sessions are conducted virtually via secure video conferencing, so you can participate from the comfort and privacy of your own home anywhere in the Greater Boston area.
Divorce is one of life’s most stressful transitions — but it doesn’t have to be a battle. Our divorce mediation process helps couples in the Boston area divide assets, establish support arrangements, and create parenting plans without the adversarial nature of courtroom proceedings.
Massachusetts is an equitable-distribution state, which means marital property is divided fairly — though not always equally — based on the circumstances of each case, and Massachusetts courts can consider a notably broad range of factors. Understanding how the court approaches property, debts, retirement accounts, and alimony requires careful analysis, and as an IRS Enrolled Agent (a credential Alisa earned in 2022, also applied through Compass Tax Center, our sister company specializing in tax services), she brings tax expertise most mediators simply cannot offer.
Family disputes extend beyond divorce. Whether you need help with parenting-plan modifications, elder-care decisions, or conflicts between family members, our family mediation services provide a neutral, structured environment where everyone’s voice is heard. Drawing on her 16 years of family law and litigation experience, Alisa helps parents develop comprehensive plans that address parenting schedules, decision-making, dispute resolution, and relocation — all centered on the best interests of your children.
Greater Boston’s economy — from biotech and higher education to finance and a deep startup community — generates its share of partnership, contract, and succession disputes that benefit from mediation over litigation. Our business and estate mediation services help stakeholders find workable solutions that preserve both relationships and assets. Alisa’s firsthand business-ownership experience — including founding and running Synergy Relations since 2003 — gives her practical insight into the realities business owners face.
If you’re considering divorce in the Boston area, your case will be filed in the Probate and Family Court for your county — Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, or another. Massachusetts distinguishes between fault and no-fault divorce and has its own procedural requirements, from the nominal-fault waiting periods to detailed financial statements, which can feel overwhelming.
Compass Mediation Group helps you understand what the court requires so your mediated agreements meet all legal standards. Alisa’s 16 years of prior legal practice and courtroom experience mean she understands the procedural landscape from the inside. Although mediators do not provide legal advice to either party, our process is designed to ensure your agreements are thorough, informed, and ready for court approval.
Book NowOur virtual mediation format allows us to serve clients throughout Greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts. We regularly work with individuals and families in:
No matter where you are in Greater Boston, you receive the same attentive, personalized mediation experience.
Between notorious traffic, limited parking, and New England winters, getting to an in-person appointment in the Boston area can be a real challenge. Virtual mediation eliminates that friction entirely.
Our clients tell us that participating from home actually improves the process. You’re in a familiar environment where you feel safe and grounded, there’s no anxiety about a shared waiting room, and parents don’t need to arrange extra childcare for travel time.
Every virtual session is conducted on a secure, confidential platform with virtual breakout rooms, so each party can have private, confidential conversations with the mediator during the session.
A clear grasp of how Massachusetts courts weigh a broad range of factors when dividing property and setting alimony.
Alisa Kharis holds a Master Mediator certification from the International Mediation Association (IMA) and a JD from Seattle University School of Law.
As an IRS Enrolled Agent and founder of Compass Tax Center, Alisa ensures your financial agreements consider tax implications others might miss.
Formerly known as Blend Mediation, and part of the Synergy Relations family of companies.
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Host of the Breakthrough Today podcast, where Alisa shares insights on conflict resolution, communication, and personal growth.
Intelligent and personable with a high EQ. Keeps it simple, gives respectful but tough-love guidance to keep clients focused on a mutually respectful outcome that leaves both sides knowing they did the right thing. I highly recommend Alisa for divorce mediation — even if you’re tempted to “lawyer up,” talk to Alisa first. Read more
Finding a mediator can be tricky — even knowing you need one is tricky. Where do you start? I was fortunate to meet Alisa through a referral from a trusted advisor, and I couldn’t have gotten a better one. She was exactly what the process needed, and listened very carefully throughout. Read more
Schedule a free consultation or call (888) 851-8856 to see how mediation can help your Boston-area family or business move forward.
Compass Mediation Group does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Alisa Kharis is a mediator, not a practicing attorney. Her legal background informs and enriches the mediation process, but she does not act as an attorney for any party. Both partners are encouraged to consult with independent attorneys for legal counsel. If you need legal representation, we are happy to refer you to qualified attorneys.
