THE BENEFITS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION
COSTS
A fraction of the cost of traditional litigation by working things out together instead of engaging in an expensive and stressful legal battle.
CONTROLLING PACE
Reduced frustration by unexpected court delays or pressured to meet inconvenient court-imposed deadlines. By setting your own pace, the process can proceed as slowly or as rapidly as you chose.
COMMUNICATION
Pressing needs are addressed as they arise. The mediator works with you and your spouse together so you may hear and understand each other in a private setting, instead of sitting in a courtroom.
PROTECTING CHILDREN
Design a parenting plan that works for your family. Protects your children from unnecessary conflict by avoiding the stresses of litigation.
PRIVACY
Mediation is confidential and your personal issues are not aired in court rooms and publicly accessible court files.
MAKING DECISIONS
You and your spouse know the most about your situation and work together for a solution. The Judge's role is to accept your agreement instead of making decisions for you.
THE PROCESS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION
The Mediator will Help you by:
Educating The mediator will help you understand the framework of the law regarding the issues so that you can better understand your rights as you work with your spouse to make necessary decisions.
Disclosing The mediator will help you work with your spouse to exchange all pertinent information on your assets, debts, incomes, and expenses so you have all the necessary information to make informed decisions.
Exploring The mediator will help you consider options that will work best for your family. Guiding The mediator will help you and your spouse communicate effectively with each other to guide you to a mutually agreed upon solution.
Finalizing The mediator will prepare the paperwork to get your case filed, to memorialize all the terms of your agreement, and to have the agreement accepted by the Court and your divorce completed.
