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Why Choose Us to Mediate Your Divorce?
Mediation is an increasingly popular method for settling divorces because of its advantages over court and attorneys. By choosing to mediate your divorce with us, you can take advantage of these benefits.
Unlike court-based divorce proceedings, where everything is decided by a judge and participation is mandatory, mediation is a voluntary process requiring agreement from each side to proceed. When both parties agree to participate in a problem-solving process, the likelihood of reaching a lasting settlement significantly increases.
In court, divorce proceedings are rigid and offer little room for creative solutions. Mediation, however, allows you and your spouse to brainstorm and come up with creative solutions tailored to your specific situation. Through mediation, you can explore various alternatives and collaboratively find a resolution that satisfies both spouses.
Divorce mediators are bound by confidentiality and will not disclose anything discussed during mediation. Anything said at mediation cannot be used against you in court if the mediation process fails and the case moves to litigation. This confidentiality allows spouses to speak openly without the fear of impacting their legal rights.
The cost of litigating a divorce can amount to tens of thousands of dollars for each spouse. In contrast, mediation can be successful for a fraction of the price. Instead of hiring two attorneys, the hourly rate of a mediator can be less than the cost of a single attorney. Even if mediation takes several sessions, the cost savings can be significant.
While mediation is often successful and has a high success rate, it may not be suitable for everyone. In cases where disagreements between spouses are deeply entrenched, only a judge may be able to resolve the issue. However, it is almost always worthwhile to attempt mediation to explore the possibility of avoiding litigation.