Mediation is a method often chosen by divorcing couples who wish to maintain an amicable relationship with each other throughout the process, and avoid the hostility and expense which often accompany litigation. The mediator guides participants through the issues that will be included in the divorce agreement so that when the mediation is complete, participants will have the information they need to finalize their divorce.
These are just some of the benefits of choosing to mediate your divorce:
- Participants tend to adhere to the terms of mediated agreements vs. litigated judgments
- Adherence to agreement terms minimizes or eliminates future litigation
- Participants can maintain amicable relationships with each other post-divorce
- Participants can consolidate expenses by jointly hiring any needed professionals, such as appraisers, financial neutrals, or child development specialists
- Children avoid exposure to the conflict associated with litigation
- Participants have more flexibility in negotiating alimony, child support, and asset valuation and division, than would be available through litigation
- Participants can establish a practical parenting plan that meets the children’s needs