An affordable, Internet-based effort with occassional calls. Form of dispute resolution assistance facilitated by a Stepfamily Strategy Team or Stepfamily Mentoring Team member as an attempt to avoid incurring litigation expenses. It documents your sincere efforts to create peace and work with the other party outside of litigation. No need to schedule appointments and drive through traffic after work. No child-care hassles or expenses for in-person appointments. Because it is conveniently done through correspondence, you get to it when it works well for you and your family's schedule. Before work, at home or at the office on lunch hour or after work, from the library, etc. 2:00 a.m. or 11:00 p.m. You are in control of the process.