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 the Phoenix metro with professional mediation backed by 25+ years of experience, helping families and businesses across the Valley resolve disputes with clarity and dignity.
Led by Alisa Kharis — a Master Mediator certified through the International Mediation Association (IMA), earned through a year-long training program right here in Phoenix, Arizona — along with a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law and 16 years of prior legal practice, 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 Phoenix area — no fighting Valley traffic or summer heat.
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 Phoenix area divide assets, establish support arrangements, and create parenting plans without the adversarial nature of courtroom proceedings.
Arizona is a community property state, which means assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally considered jointly owned, subject to an equitable division. Navigating community property requires careful analysis, and as an IRS Enrolled Agent — a credential Alisa earned in 2022 and also applies through her work at Compass Tax Center, our sister company specializing in tax services — she brings tax expertise most mediators simply cannot offer. Your settlement considers not just what’s fair today, but the long-term financial implications for both parties.
Arizona courts strongly encourage — and often require — mediation for custody and parenting-time disputes. Since 2013, Arizona has used the terms “legal decision-making” and “parenting time.” Our family mediation helps Phoenix parents build detailed parenting plans covering decision-making authority, schedules, holiday arrangements, and relocation provisions — all reflecting Arizona’s current legal framework.
With 16 years of family-law practice and courtroom experience, Alisa understands the level of detail Arizona courts expect — and helps with post-decree modifications when circumstances change.
The Valley’s rapid growth has brought new businesses, franchises, and ventures across Phoenix and its suburbs. When partnerships fracture, contracts are disputed, or succession plans go sideways, our business and estate mediation services help stakeholders find solutions that protect the enterprise and preserve relationships. Alisa’s firsthand business-ownership experience — including founding and running Synergy Relations since 2003 — gives her practical insight into the realities business owners face. Estate mediation offers a dignified alternative to costly, public probate litigation.
If you’re considering divorce in the Phoenix area, your case will be handled through Maricopa County Superior Court. Arizona’s Alternative Dispute Resolution programs reflect the state’s commitment to resolving disputes outside the courtroom, but court-connected sessions are typically brief and limited in scope.
Private mediation through Compass Mediation Group gives you the time and attention to address everything comprehensively — property division, support, and parenting plans — in a single, coordinated process. Arizona has a 60-day mandatory waiting period from the date of service before a divorce can be finalized; mediation can begin immediately, often letting you resolve everything before that period expires.
Book NowOur virtual mediation format allows us to serve clients across the entire Valley of the Sun. We regularly work with individuals and families in:
No matter where you are in the Valley, you receive the same attentive, personalized mediation experience.
Getting across the Valley can eat up an hour or more each way, and in summer, driving across Phoenix in 110°+ heat for a meeting that could happen online is simply unnecessary. 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 — just as in separate rooms during an in-person mediation.
Deep understanding of Arizona’s property-division framework and how it applies to Valley families’ assets.
Alisa earned her IMA Master Mediator certification through a year-long program right here in Phoenix, and brings 25+ years of experience plus a JD from Seattle University School of Law.
IRS Enrolled Agent credentials and Compass Tax Center expertise ensure your agreements account for tax implications many mediators overlook.
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 Phoenix-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.
