Divorce Mediation
You and your spouse must both agree to engage in mediation. The mediator is neutral and helps you and your spouse identify the problems that need to be solved and find a solution that best meets the needs of both parties. Whether it be custody, child support or division of property and debt, all of these issues can be addressed in mediation. Divorce mediation is conducted by an attorney who is a certified divorce mediator. The mediator meets separately with both spouses to determine each side’s needs and also meets with the children if applicable to determine their needs as well. Then the parties and the mediator hold a series of joint sessions where all of the issues are addressed and resolved one by one.
If you and your spouse are successful in mediating all of your issues, the mediator will put your agreement into written form, called a Judgment of Divorce, and advise you about the process required to file that agreement with the court so that it will become legally binding. You will never have to hire an attorney or give over control of your lives to the courts if you choose mediation and successfully complete it.
Research shows that mediated agreements tend to be more permanent than litigated judgments and couples who engage in mediation are much less likely to end up in post-divorce court battles. The mediation process is much less stressful and people report feeling more satisfied with the experience. Reducing the stress of the parents reduces the stress on the children, so if there are kids involved in your divorce, they will be well-served by mediation.
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Custody Mediation
Both parents must both agree to engage in mediation. The mediator is neutral and helps you and the other parent identify the problems that need to be solved and find a solution that best meets the needs of both parties, but more importantly, the children. Custody mediation is conducted by an attorney who is a certified divorce mediator. The mediator meets separately with both parents to determine each side’s needs and also meets with the children to determine their needs as well. Then the parties and the mediator hold a series of joint sessions where all of the issues are addressed and resolved one by one. The children may participate if appropriate and if both parents agree to it.
If you and the other parent are successful in mediating all of your issues, the mediator will put your agreement into written form and advise you about the process required to file that agreement with the court so that it will become legally binding. You will never have to hire an attorney or give over control of your lives to the courts if you choose mediation and successfully complete it.
Research shows that mediated agreements tend to be more permanent than litigated judgments and people who engage in mediation are much less likely to end up in future court battles. The mediation process is much less stressful and people report feeling more satisfied with the experience. Reducing the stress of the parents reduces the stress on the children, which is better for everyone.
We offer a free consult. We accept all major credits cards and payment plans are available.