On this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, I sit down with Amanda Singer, a professional family mediator and founder of West Coast Family Mediation, who helps couples navigate divorce in a collaborative and amicable way.

We talk about why you don’t need to be friends to negotiate a fair settlement or finalize a divorce without draining your bank account—or your emotional well-being. Even if you don’t get along, there are ways to mediate successfully when you have the right mediator and the right support.

Key Topics Covered:

• What mediation is—and how it differs from litigation
• Who mediation is right for (and when it’s not the best fit)
• The typical timeline for the mediation process
• Why mediation can get tricky and how an experienced mediator helps get things unstuck
• The role and importance of a consultative attorney
• The most common sticking points in mediation and why they arise
• Separation date vs. filing date—and why the distinction matters
• What to do (and what not to do) before entering mediation
• Divorce coaches and CDFAs as part of the divorce ecosystem
• How to choose the right mediator for your situation

“With mediation, you have a mediator who works as a neutral third party… that mediator isn’t going to represent you or your spouse, but is going to work with both people together to resolve the issues related to the divorce.” - Amanda Singer

About Our Guest: Amanda Singer

Amanda Singer is a professional family mediator, attorney, and founder of West Coast Family Mediation. She helps couples navigate divorce and family transitions collaboratively, outside of court, with a focus on fair outcomes, clear communication, and preserving emotional well-being. With a background in law, dispute resolution, and divorce financial analysis, Amanda is known for guiding even high-conflict situations toward practical, workable agreements.

This Episode Is For:

• Anyone considering divorce who wants a less adversarial, more cost-effective path forward
• Couples who don’t get along but still want to reach a fair, workable settlement
• People feel overwhelmed by the legal, emotional, and financial sides of divorce
• Anyone curious about mediation and whether it could work for their situation

Connect with Amanda Singer:

Website:  https://westcoastfamilymediation.com/ 

Instagram: westcoast_mediators

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcoastfamilymediation/ 

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-coast-family-mediation-center, https://www.linkedin.com/in/singeramanda/ 

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ 

Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc 

Email: [email protected] 

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