Divorce mediation Maryland is the preferred choice for Maryland couples whose marriages are not working out as planned.  One primary reason for this is the impact that divorce mediation has on children when compared to the antagonism and arguments that are so often a part of court-based divorce solutions. 

According to Kathy Wilds, a guidance counselor based in nearby Fairfax County, Virginia, parents often make mistakes when it comes to communicating with the children about a divorce.  These mistakes are partly based on the high levels of anger and resentment involved, emotions that have sometimes festered for years before the decision to divorce is finalized.  Unfortunately, court-based divorces can actually intensify these feelings, particularly if one party feels that the divorce proceedings have worked against their financial best interests.

Divorce Mediation Maryland Promotes Harmonious Interactions

Wilds cautions parents not to “put the wrong idea in their [children's] minds; it could make the children feel resentment toward the other parent, or cause feelings of guilt.   This does not help the children move forward.” These instructions are easier to follow when divorce mediation is the means through which the couple divides their assets and makes important decisions about custody and visitation schedules.  This is because mediation is by its very nature a voluntary and cooperative process that fosters positive communication.  A divorce bitterly fought out in a court of law does none of these things.

A mediated divorce may make it less likely that child custody mediation will be necessary later.