What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a confidential, collaborative, and voluntary process in which a couple contemplating separation or divorce engages with a specially trained mediator to resolve their divorce.
Why it works
This process helps couples avoid litigation during divorce and fosters cooperation, which can prevent future court disputes.
Especially when children are involved, cooperative dispute resolution is key.
Why it works for you.
The decision to get divorced can be the hardest decision a couple can make. The divorce itself does not need to be harder. The process is entirely customizable so it can suit the needs of your family better.
The Mediation Process
Both parties will be equally involved in creating a collaborative process that works for them. This is your family, and you need to have a say in how your future will work and look.
The mediation process is entirely optional and voluntary. You need to have agency in this process, and mediation can provide you with that opportunity.
Couples who engage in mediation are much more likely to stay out of court in the future. There can be future disputes to deal with. However, since there is a framework of how to resolve those disputes, the couple is able to work these disputes out without going to court.
The Benefits of Mediation
Mediation offers many advantages over litigation. Litigation can quickly become expensive and as well emotionally draining and take years to complete. Mediation is also entirely customizable, while litigation can often take a “one size fits all” approach. Mediation also allows the couple to work together on the engagement level that they will need for the future. In cases where there are children together, you will need to be able to work together for the benefit of the children. Mediation allows and helps with that.
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