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Article #213: Divorce Mediation: The New Alternative

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Divorce can be a very costly and messy through traditional means. Divorce
situation. For some couples, though, mediation is voluntary, so if it seems it
seeking a better way to divorce that can won't work for a particular situation the
save time, money and leave behind some parties can always go to a court for
sense of relationship between the two their divorce.
parties. Divorce mediation may just be A mediator is usually a licensed
the answer that so many divorcing couples Attorney, however in the role of mediator
are looking for. they are not acting as an attorney for
Divorce mediation is a lot more flexible either party nor are they acting as an
and controlled then a regular divorce. attorney for both parties. Instead, it is
It allows the couple to work together their role as mediator to provide each
instead of against each other. party, in the presence of the other, with
Additionally, it is far less expensive. the information necessary to allow them
Divorce mediation helps to cut down on to make informed decisions regarding
fighting and court bickering. It saves legal issues.
time and allows a couple to work together It is important that a mediator does not
to finalize their divorce. Mediation is take sides or try to instigate anything
ideal for couples with children because between the two parties so the mediator
it is far less likely to result in a should always be a neutral party. There
battle between parents that has the is no retainer required in mediation.
children stuck in the middle. Mediation fees are charged at the
Divorce mediation involves both parties mediator's hourly rate. Legal documents
and a mediator. The mediator is a are charged on a flat fee basis. Unlike
neutral party that is there to help guide paying a retainer to an attorney,
the couple through the divorce process. mediation fees are charged as services
Instead of opposing partners each having are utilized.
a representative (lawyer), each party Divorce mediation is worth looking into,
represents themselves with a neutral especially for a divorcing couple with
third party mediator as the facilitator. children. It is going to save a lot of
They get to discuss each factor of the time, money and hassle. Plus it will
divorce and work together to come to a help to keep emotions in check and let
conclusion and satisfactory conclusion to the couple work things out in their own
the marriage. way, under their control.
One of the biggest advantages is that the Andrew Tenco has recently experienced a
divorcing couple is mainly in charge of divorce and when needing a California
the process. Through mediation a couple family law attorney, wisely chose the
can come to an agreement that suits them. divorce mediation alternative. He highly
Divorce mediation works. There have been recommends the Family Law Center for
numerous studies done that shows their mediation skills whenever needing a
mediation is as effective as a divorce local family law attorney Sacramento.






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