Divorce and Workplace Mediation
With Martha Heywood
Co-Founder | Certified Mediator
Stevenson Heywood Group offers divorce and workplace mediation for individuals, families, and organizations who need a neutral, structured way through conflict. Whether you're protecting your children and finances during a separation or preserving a working relationship between colleagues or business partners, our process helps you make informed decisions and reach lasting solutions without the cost and disruption of litigation.
Martha Heywood
Martha Heywood is a certified mediator, experienced leader, and business executive with a strong background in transaction analysis, proposal development, project and product management, operations, and corporate development. With a strategic mindset and results-driven approach, she helps leaders, organizations, and families navigate complex challenges while sharpening their decision-making capabilities.
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Throughout her career, Martha has been recognized for her integrity, ethics, and principled leadership. She has contributed to the design of organizational structures and policies, consistently aligning strategy with execution to drive sustainable growth. Her ability to unite diverse viewpoints and build consensus has made her a trusted collaborator and advisor during times of transition and change.
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At Stevenson Heywood Group, Martha combines her extensive business expertise with her passion for mediation and leadership development, which also translates into divorce and co-parenting mediation.
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Martha’s commitment to empowering others is at the heart of her work. She equips leaders and parents with tools that align with their values, strengthen relationships, and enable them to lead with confidence—helping them not only resolve immediate challenges but also build a foundation for long-term effectiveness and resilience.
When Family and Divorce Mediation Can Help
​​Mediation offers a private, structured alternative to court, giving you a voluntary and confidential way to reach durable agreements before, during, or after a divorce or separation. It's especially helpful when you want to:
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Resolve conflict collaboratively while protecting children, finances, and future co-parenting relationships
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Make informed decisions without escalating conflict or losing control of the outcome
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Move toward solutions aligned with Colorado legal standards while staying centered on your family's long-term well-being
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When Workplace and Partnership Mediation Can Help
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Workplace mediation is appropriate in a wide range of situations, including:
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Tension or communication breakdowns between coworkers, managers, or cross-functional teams
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Conflicts about roles, responsibilities, workload, or decision-making authority
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Misalignment between leadership and staff regarding priorities, culture, or change initiatives
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Concerns about respect, professionalism, or perceived inequities in the workplace
Mediation is voluntary and confidential, giving employees and leaders a structured way to be heard and work toward practical agreements that support daily collaboration.​
What to Expect from the Mediation Process
Whether you're working through a divorce or a workplace conflict, the process typically includes:
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Pre-mediation meetings with each participant (and, when appropriate, HR or leadership) to understand goals and concerns
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Joint sessions focused on clarifying issues, identifying shared interests, and exploring options
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Coaching around communication, feedback, and problem-solving skills you can continue using afterward
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Support in drafting agreements or next steps that can be shared with appropriate stakeholders or advisors
The process is flexible and can be tailored to your family, organization, or partnership, whatever its size or structure.
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A Neutral, Non-Clinical, Non-Legal Service
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Mediation at Stevenson Heywood is a neutral, non-clinical, and non-legal service. We do not provide therapy, legal representation, or employment law advice, and we do not make decisions for the parties involved. Instead, we facilitate structured, respectful conversations and help you design your own solutions, and we encourage you to consult your own legal, financial, HR, or other professional advisors as you implement any agreements reached in mediation.​
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Benefits and Ongoing Support
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Families, organizations, and partnerships that use mediation often experience:
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Reduced conflict and more effective communication
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Greater clarity around roles, expectations, and decision-making
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Improved collaboration and trust among the people involved
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More timely, cost-effective resolution compared to litigation or formal investigations
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A stronger foundation for navigating future challenges with confidence
We also offer ongoing support so you can keep using what you learn in mediation in real life, including follow-up sessions, check-ins after major transitions, and written tools that support more collaborative problem-solving going forward.