Mediation
Divorce mediation allows couples to work out their disputes in a neutral environment outside of the courtroom. In this process, participants are able to negotiate the terms of their resolution directly and amicably in an interest-based, goal-oriented process, addressing everyone's issues and concerns. A mediator acts as a neutral party using their skills to help couples resolve the issues in their divorce.
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Why Use Mediation vs. Litigation?
- Mediation is a confidential process that protects reputations, good will, trade secrets, or a good name
- The process of mediation helps couples avoid the emotionally and psychologically exhausting process of litigation
- The process of mediation helps couples avoid the distraction--especially in a business setting--of ongoing litigation
- The process of mediation helps couples avoid the expense of litigation
- Mediation allows for a much quicker resolution of the dispute
- Mediation allows couples to seek compromised solution rather than attaining a win-lose outcome
- Mediation allows couples to maintain control over the outcome
How do I know if mediation is the right direction for our family? You are most likely to have a successful mediation experience if all or most of the following statements are true:
- The decision to divorce is mutual
- You want to stay on good terms with your spouse
- You don't blame your spouse for the separation
- You understand your current financial situation
- You and your spouse have maintained an honest and open relationship
- You can amicably disagree with your spouse
- You are not easily intimidated by your spouse
- Physical violence, drug and/or alcohol abuse is not a factor in your relationship
- You feel that your spouse is a good parent
While mediation may not work for everyone, when it comes to the preservation of a post-separation family, mediation is a tool that has been proven to show long-term success and consistently higher compliance rates because the husband and wife have created their own agreement--an agreement that works best for them and their family.