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 Lindenhurst, Long Island, and the greater New York City 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 on Long Island or across the greater New York area — no commute into the city or across the Island.
Divorce is one of life’s most stressful transitions — but it doesn’t have to be a battle. Our divorce mediation process helps couples across Long Island and the New York area divide assets, establish support arrangements, and create parenting plans without the adversarial nature of courtroom proceedings.
New York is an equitable-distribution state, which means marital property is divided fairly — though not always equally — based on the circumstances of each case. Understanding how New York courts approach property, debts, retirement accounts, and maintenance 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. Your settlement considers not just what’s fair today, but the long-term financial implications for both parties.
Family disputes extend beyond divorce. Whether you need help with custody and 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.
New York courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child. Drawing on her 16 years of family law and litigation experience, Alisa helps parents develop comprehensive plans that address custody and parenting-time schedules, decision-making authority, dispute-resolution methods, and relocation provisions.
From Long Island’s small businesses and family enterprises to the wider New York market, partnership, contract, and succession disputes are an inevitable part of doing business. 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 during disputes.
If you’re considering divorce on Long Island, your case will be filed in the Supreme Court for your county — Suffolk or Nassau — while New York City cases are filed in the Supreme Court for the relevant borough. New York’s trial-level court for divorce is confusingly named the Supreme Court, and its procedural requirements, from residency rules to detailed financial disclosure, 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 Long Island and the greater New York City area. We regularly work with individuals and families in:
No matter where you are on Long Island or in the New York area, you receive the same attentive, personalized mediation experience.
Between Long Island Expressway traffic, the trip into the city, and the sheer sprawl of the metro area, getting to an in-person appointment can eat up an entire day. 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 New York courts divide marital property, debts, and maintenance based on the facts of each case.
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 Lindenhurst-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.
