Mediation can provide you with an alternative to adversarial divorce. In fact, 85% of couples who choose mediation reach a complete agreement.
Mediation can also be relatively inexpensive. There’s a simple reason for this: people who mediate tend to be the ones looking to resolve matters quickly and fairly.
As a trained mediator, I can help you conduct your own settlement talks without getting derailed. And unlike court, mediation is private and confidential.
When I mediate, I’m not the lawyer for either of you. I’m a neutral party helping you reach a solution that you might otherwise have found impossible.
When you do reach a settlement, I’ll prepare the divorce agreement. I’ll urge you to consult with another lawyer to review it. I’ll also prepare all the other papers needed to get a date to complete your divorce.
Mediation can benefit your whole family. Studies show that it helps children recover better from the stress of divorce.
Also, unlike couples who battle and are forced to accept a judge’s decision, with a mediated settlement you’re far less likely to return to court with future disputes.
Is mediation for you?
- Do you want to be divorced, or at least believe that divorce is inevitable?
- Do you really want to participate in mediation?
- Do you know the value of compromising?
- Do you truly want to settle your divorce?
- Do you have a full grasp of the family finances?
- Can you and your spouse discuss matters calmly and rationally?
Be honest. If you answered “no” to any of these, you may be wasting your time and money with mediation.
Also, don’t consider mediation only to save money. Yes, it’s usually less expensive. But unless you’re both good candidates for mediation, it could be more time-consuming and expensive than hiring your own lawyer from the outset.