About Salt Mediation Group
A modern, structured approach to divorce designed to reduce conflict, simplify the legal process, and help couples move forward with clarity.
Salt Mediation Group was created to offer couples a better alternative to traditional divorce — one focused on cooperation, efficiency, and professional guidance rather than courtroom conflict.
OUR STORY
We believe divorce doesn’t need to be adversarial to be effective. Many couples want a clear, respectful way to resolve important decisions without escalating conflict or navigating complicated legal systems alone.
Salt Mediation Group was built around that idea: a structured process that combines neutral mediation with attorney-prepared legal documentation — giving couples a practical path forward.
A Different Way To Navigate Divorce
Traditional divorce often forces couples into one of two paths:
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adversarial litigation with opposing attorneys
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handling everything alone through DIY solutions
Our approach offers a third option:
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structured mediation
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professional guidance
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legally compliant documentation
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clear, step-by-step process
MEET THE TEAM
Our team combines professional mediation expertise with a structured process designed to make divorce more manageable.
MARIE CARMEL
Divorce Mediator
Co-Founder of Salt Mediation Group
With nearly a decade of hands-on experience, Marie brings a unique combination of legal knowledge, financial insight, and practical perspective to every mediation.
Before becoming a full-time mediator, she spent more than five years as a senior paralegal and divorce financial specialist, helping clients navigate the legal and financial complexities of family law. Today, she draws on that background to guide couples through divorce with clarity, structure, and efficiency — helping them move forward without unnecessary conflict or confusion.
Marie is known for her direct, solutions-focused approach and her ability to keep even difficult conversations productive and respectful. Her calm presence and creative problem-solving help clients stay focused on practical outcomes while ensuring both parties feel heard throughout the process.
Having experienced divorce personally, Marie understands firsthand the emotional and logistical challenges involved. This perspective allows her to balance empathy with structure, creating a mediation environment that is both supportive and forward-moving.
Outside of mediation, Marie enjoys pickleball, hiking and backpacking in the mountains, reading, spending time with her children, and celebrating life’s moments with close friends.
WADE TAYLOR
Attorney-Mediator
Co-Founder of Salt Mediation Group
With more than 15 years of experience in family law and mediation, Attorney Wade Taylor brings extensive legal insight and a calm, solution-focused approach to every case. As a highly experienced mediator, he helps couples navigate even complex divorce and custody matters with clarity, structure, and respect.
Wade earned his undergraduate degree from Colgate University and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University. He has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 2004, building a career focused on helping families resolve difficult transitions in a more constructive and forward-looking way.
In addition to his mediation work, Wade serves on the Divorce Education for Children Subcommittee for the Utah State Courts and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Utah Family Law Bar Journal. These roles reflect his ongoing commitment to improving the family law system and supporting better outcomes for families across Utah.
Outside of his professional work, Wade enjoys spending time with his wife and children, golfing, and taking advantage of time outdoors whenever possible.
