When families separate, they often find the path through the legal system is is far more complicated and expensive than they may have anticipated. Fortunately, mediation in the hands of a skilled family law attorney is an option that saves time, stress and expense for both parties.
Mediators are experienced at working toward compromise; they are objective and bring to the process extensive knowledge on how to guide parties to mutually beneficial agreement, giving the two parties the agency to negotiate their own solutions rather than being forced to accept a final decision imposed on them by the court. Mediation also allows couples to preserve their privacy – and that of their children — by avoiding the public arena of the courtroom.
In summary, the advantages of Mediation include:
- Considerable savings in court or attorney fees
- The likelihood your case will be settled much more quickly
- Opportunity to negotiate your preferences on key issues
- Less stress on you—and especially on any shared children