Family law mediation is a process where a neutral party, the mediator, helps resolve family disputes outside of court.
About Loudin Mediation Solutions
At Loudin Mediation Solutions, we started with a simple idea: to make meditation an alternative option to litigation.
How Does Family Law Mediation Work?
- Voluntary participation: Both parties must agree to participate in mediation.
- Neutral mediator: A trained mediator facilitates the process, helping parties resolve conflict.
- Confidential: Everything discussed in mediation is confidential, with a few exceptions.
- Flexible: The mediation process can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the parties involved.
- Focus on solutions: The mediator helps parties identify their goals and find mutually agreeable solutions.
Benefits of Family Law Mediation:
- Cost-effective: Mediation is generally less expensive than litigation.
- Time-efficient: Mediation can often resolve disputes more quickly than court proceedings.
- Reduced stress: Mediation can be less stressful than the adversarial nature of court.
- Preserves relationships: Mediation can help maintain a more amicable relationship between parties, especially important for co-parenting.
- Control: Parties have more control over the outcome of their case.
Issues Commonly Addressed in Family Law Mediation:
- Child custody and visitation: Determining conservatorship and possession arrangements.
- Child support: Establishing child support obligations.
- Parenting plans: Creating detailed plans for co-parenting, including decision-making, possession periods, and communication.
- Property division: Dividing marital assets and debts.
About Suzanne Loudin, Mediator
Suzanne Loudin
Suzanne Loudin
Owner/Mediator, Loudin Mediation Solutions, P.C.
With over 22 years of experience in family law, Suzanne Loudin is a seasoned attorney dedicated to guiding clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Her practice encompasses all areas of family law, including contested divorce litigation, child custody and visitation, child support, property division, spousal support, modifications, mediation, and marital property agreements.
Her legal foundation was built at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied American Studies and Government, followed by her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Her early work at the Texas Attorney General’s Office in the Child Support Division sharpened her skills in negotiating, enforcing, and modifying support orders. She gained valuable courtroom experience with the AG’s office, and later through private practice with Gauntt, Earl & Binney, LLP, and as a partner at Reitzer, Loudin & Montgomery, P.C., where she focused exclusively on family law.
Suzanne has decided to use her experience in family law litigation to primarily focus on family law mediations, helping families resolve disputes amicably and avoid the emotional and financial toll of courtroom battles. Suzanne views mediation in family law as a practical way to help families work through conflict together, keeping relationships intact and supporting long-term stability.
A resident of Montgomery County since 2003, her commitment to the community is evident through her leadership as a past President of the Montgomery County Bar Association and her involvement in local organizations, including the Advisory Committee of the Dispute Resolution Center. Suzanne balances her professional life with her passion for sailing the Caribbean during her time off—a pursuit that reflects her adventurous spirit and love for exploration.