Divorce Mediation: What To Expect And How To Prepare
Divorce mediation is a form of dispute resolution in which a mediator assists divorcing couples voluntarily to reach a settlement that is equally suitable to both parties.
Mediators are often lawyers; however, there are other professionals, such as social workers, trained in the area. It is important that the individual is adept at mediation and family law issues so that the final settlement can withstand the scrutiny of the courts. Mediators cannot give legal advice,
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Can You Use a Mediator to File For a Divorce?
If you are going through a divorce, you may be exploring alternative dispute resolution methods. One option that you may have come across in your search is mediation. Can you finalize the terms of your divorce in mediation? The short answer is yes. However, whether mediator will be effective is dependent on the circumstances surrounding your divorce.
What is mediation?During mediation, you and your spouse will meet with a divorce mediator whose aim is to help you resolve your issues without going to court.
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Benefits of Mediation
Clients often wonder what their ‘out-of-court’ options are for resolving the issues between them and their former spouse. One such option is mediation and it is becoming a preferred means for clients in family law to resolve the conflict between them.
Mediation involves parties, either with or without counsel, meeting with an independent third party, the mediator, in an attempt to negotiate the terms of a settlement. In most cases, the mediator is an experienced family law lawyer or mediator specializing in the area of family law.
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