Are you confused about your next
step? Divorce Mediation is a wise choice.
It protects your children, your finances,
property, mental health, and is confidential.
Mediation is the least adversarial and
least expensive method of separation
and divorce. With mediation, the decision
making authority rests with you, not
lawyers or judges. After all, it's your
life, not theirs. Preserve your integrity
and self-esteem. Mediation is faster,
simpler, cheaper, private, and just makes
sense. There are no losers in divorce
mediation.
We know that divorce or separation can
be a traumatic experience. We also know
that successfully resolving disputes
or arrangements after such separation
can be very difficult, especially if
you place high importance on closure
and civility. That is why we recommend
divorce mediation for you. A mediator provides a fair playing field so the parties will feel comfortable and in control of their destiny.
What are the advantages of Divorce
Mediation?
Affordable. Mediation can cost considerably
less than litigation.
Efficient. The meditation process
can usually settle a dispute within
a few sessions. Most mediation's conclude
or settle within thirty days from initiating
the process.
Effective. Mediation statistically
settles over 80% of initiated disputes.
Informal. The process of Mediation
is flexible and informal. It is not
necessary to have an attorney represent
you during the mediation process. However,
some individuals feel more comfortable
with attorney representation.
Empowering. Disputing parties are
directly engaged in the negotiation
of their settlement. Parties also enhance
the likelihood of continuing their
relationships by utilizing mediation.
Confidential. Information disclosed
during mediation may not be divulged
as evidence in any trial or judicial
proceeding
What is the process of divorce mediation? Mediation allows the divorcing couple
an objective forum in which to discuss
their individual needs and work out a
settlement of property, support, custody,
and visitation issues. The parties meet
and work together with the mediator towards
a settlement that is fair and agreeable
to both parties. The settlement is then
put in the form of a written agreement
by the mediator.
The written settlement agreement can
then be reviewed by another attorney
of each party's choice and is processed
through the court without the need for
intervention by the court.
What are the cost benefits of divorce
mediation? Divorce mediation is less costly than
the system of adversarial litigation
for primarily the following reasons:
Less costly than the adversarial
process due to the active involvement
of the couple & the mediator.
Provides a single, reliable source
of information thus eliminating conflicts
before they arise and the cost of dealing
with those conflicts.
Studies show that couples who have
worked together through a mediator
are over three times more likely to
uphold the terms of their agreement
than couples who have divorced through
the adversarial system, thus reducing/eliminating
continued litigation after the divorce
is completed.
How much does Mediation cost? Our services cost a fraction of what
most dispute resolution organizations
charge. We feel that everyone should
be afforded access to professional and
effective dispute resolution services.
This is a significant savings that we
gladly pass along to our clients. Our
services can save you thousands in legal
expenses.
Our commitment is to provide you with
the professional insight and affordable
legal solutions that you deserve. For
more information about how we can assist
you please call 1-866-4COMPROMISE.
How long will Mediation take? Mediation takes considerably less time
than litigation. However, this time varies
depending on the complexity of the dispute
and the amount of parities involved.
The average mediation lasts only six
hours, but can easily extend to several
weeks due to the factors previously mentioned.
What are the chances that my case
will settle in Mediation? Statistically, over 85% of cases settle
during the mediation process.
Are Mediation settlements binding? Yes. A signed settlement agreement is
as enforceable as any other contractual
agreement.
Will I lose my chance to file a
lawsuit if I participate in Mediation? No. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential
process. If your mediation session does
not result in a settlement, you have
every right to pursue legal remedies
through litigation.
The Role of the Mediator Mediators have important roles in the
mediation process, but they do not have
the final word on any issue. Their goal
is to reduce obstacles to communication
to identify issues that need to be resolved
between parties. A mediator explores
alternatives with fairness, integrity,
and impartiality, and allow parties to
reach voluntary agreements to resolve
disputes. Ultimately, this leaves decision-making
solely in the hands of the clients.
