Mr. Arney often assists families and business owners with whom he has a personal relationship. Neither the issues nor the engagement in the mediation process will be disclosed to any third party or family member.

Family Issues

1. Divorce – Traditional divorce litigation where the parties hire competing attorneys often resorting to court intervention can be stressful on the entire family including the children. It also has a long term effect on the ability of mom and dad to effectively co-parent the children. We have seen first-hand where parties that once loved each other resort to litigation shredding all mutual respect.
2. Guiding Principles – a holistic approach to family issues. While we cannot instantly take the pain and grief away, we CAN place you on the path to solving the issues and restoring your spirit. There definitely are better days ahead if you trust in our proven process. 
3. Spirit of cooperation: You are much more likely to listen to another viewpoint if you are treated with respect. In fact, often couples are essentially saying the same thing with the same goals but the animosity is precluding compassion and understanding.
4. Open and Honest Exchange of Information
5. Preserving or re-building mutual respect
6. Coping with grief and starting over: There are few life events that cause greater pain. The realization that two halves don’t make a whole in terms of assets being divided leaving each party with a different standard of living is devastating. The realization that the strength of one is less than one and the strength of two is more than two is upsetting. We always show kindness and empathy as we guide you through the process.  While emotional scarring from divorce is unavoidable, you can end up stronger and in a better place.
7. Children First: the best interest of the children is always the guiding principle. If couples keep this in mind, the solution is usually obvious. Our goal is for the parents to leave the mediation process and make decisions as if they were still married. This unified voice and mutual support of each other keeps the children on the right path and out of the middle of any controversy. Children can and do prosper post-divorce IF parents treat each other with respect and dignity.
8. Counseling: we have a network of mental health professionals for individual counseling, co-parenting instruction, relationship counseling and counseling for your children. This is an essential component of addressing any issues that exist in a healthy and positive manner. Your family members can prosper if the issues are handled properly.
9. Confidentiality is Paramount -- Mr. Arney often mediates disputes between families he knows personally. Rest assured that absolute confidentiality will be preserved as well as objectivity. In fact, Mr. Arney takes great pride in assisting familiar families and sincerely wants to help.
10. Other Family based issues
11. Separation Agreements
12. Post Divorce disputes
13. Pre-marriage issues / prenuptial agreements
14. Post-marriage issues
15. Disputes between families (e.g. care of elderly or ill family members)
16. Probate and post death disputes

Business Dealings

Controversies and lawsuits can pose a serious threat to the success or even the continuation of the business. Disputes and lawsuits are not only expensive but result in a serious lack of productivity and distraction to the owners and employees. D. Todd Arney has not only a law degree but a Master of Business Administration (MBA) which helps him really understand the issues from the perspective of the business owners. Mr. Arney, using his education and experience as a business owner himself, mediates all issues relating to the following:

1. Partnerships/Corporations/Limited Liability Companies
2. Contract disputes or issues
3. Business deals
4. Non-compete agreements
5. Unfair competition
6. Workplace disputes
7. Any dispute involving business issues

Construction Issues

D. Todd Arney is the long time owner of a construction company which makes him particularly well suited to understand and solve construction disputes. As a licensed contractor, Mr. Arney has full knowledge of the construction process including the competing interests of the owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Using his knowledge, education and experience, Mr. Arney is able to assist the parties in resolving their disputes economically and efficiently. 

Individual Controversies

Whether it is a dispute between neighbors, friends or families, Mr. Arney uses his education and broad experience to listen, inform and ultimately resolve the controversy.