Posted by catherine jacobs on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 @ 01:20 PM
Divorce mediation allows a married couple, contemplating divorce, to meet with a neutral party to work out an acceptable resolution. Unlike a ruling by a judge, where one party generally wins while the other loses, in mediation, the parties work together to find the best options for resolving their situation.
How does mediation work? The parties schedule a mutually agreeable time to meet with the mediator. The parties remain in control of the process and heavily influence the outcome instead of a judge. Since the parties remain in control, the sessions are generally less adversarial in nature. Instead of presenting your case for a judge to decide, mediation is a safe environment where the husband and wife can express their feelings and be comfortable in their surroundings.
Cost Effective: Mediation can be done in one session, or over the course of a few sessions, depending on the complexity of the matter. The cost effectiveness lies in the fact that the parties are not litigating and preparing the matter over the course of a period of time in anticipation of having trial.
Most parties find that Divorce Mediation helps foster a better relationship after the divorce that the adversarial nature of court. The parties are left having a resource for open discussion and cooperation when making important family decisions.
If you want to resolve your divorce without the stress and hardship of court, contact the certified Divorce Mediators at Dykema Law Offices, P.C..
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