Evaluating the Benefits of Divorce Mediation
Faced with a divorce, most people immediately think they need to rush out and hire an attorney. However, there is another option, if you and your spouse can communicate decently about marital property and your children. Divorce mediation can be a great alternative to the costs and length of a litigated divorce involving attorneys on each side.
One of the main benefits of divorce mediation is the ability to reach an amicable agreement without creating deeper resentments. The parties don’t have to be friends or even friendly to mediate the divorce. The mediator will be skilled at developing and providing creative solutions and compromises to assist each party to reach their goals without causing harm to the other party.
Additionally, mediation offers a safe place to have the necessary discussions about your children and personal property without having to go to the courtroom. The decisions are made jointly rather than arbitrarily by a third party. Each party still has a say in the outcome and the discussions will be productive rather than creating more grievances.
The mediation process does not force you to sacrifice or waive any legal rights unless you and your spouse choose to do so. The mediator’s role is to be the legal guide through the divorce and leave the decision making up to the individual parties. Further the mediator will keep you well informed to assist with making decisions that will be mutually beneficial for both you and your children’s future.
Divorce mediation provides an alternative to the high cost and harmful stress of a litigated divorce. The divorce mediator will provide an environment to help assist the couple to settle their differences amicably. Set aside your petty differences, save money and time and help your family make a harmonious transition to a healthy future.