| Divorce mediation services are increasing in popularity. | | | | * You can't have a discussion about arrangements |
| More marriages than ever end in divorce and | | | | that need to be made because it turns into arguments. |
| mediation services allow the people in the relationship | | | | * One of the people in the relationship is afraid of |
| to resolve various issues, such as: | | | | confrontation with the other person in the relationship. |
| * Division of property | | | | * Both of you want sole custody of the children or you |
| * Allocation of financial responsibility | | | | cannot come to an agreement on a visitation schedule. |
| * Child support issues | | | | * There are financial decisions to be made and you |
| * Co-parenting disagreements | | | | are having trouble resolving the issues. |
| * Custody / visitation arrangements | | | | * You just want everything in writing, including the |
| * And other issues. | | | | division of assets and liabilities, family visitation, alimony |
| Professional services can help you come to an | | | | and/or child support. You also wish to stop simply |
| agreement, saving you frustration, hassle, and saving | | | | arguing with each other about these sensitive issues. |
| you from having to fight things out in a lengthy and | | | | A divorce mediator can help you accomplish your |
| costly court battle. | | | | goals, through a peaceful and level-minded resolution |
| A divorce or relationship breakup can be painful. | | | | process. There are several mediation styles and a |
| Regardless of why the relationship is over, both people | | | | consultation could help you determine the best potential |
| in the relationship are now facing upheaval in their lives. | | | | approach for your situation. Divorce is hard and you |
| And more often than not, there are other lives | | | | probably already feel like you've been put through the |
| affected by the breakup as well. Most often young | | | | proverbial ringer, but mediation services can help you, |
| and impressionable lives, who have already been | | | | your ex, and your family get through the balance of |
| deeply impacted by the breakup. The way you both | | | | the process as painlessly as possible. The alternative |
| handle the divorce process will have a significant | | | | --- continuing to fight about it and avoiding resolution --- |
| impact on the lives of you and especially your children. | | | | means that pain, hurt, and frustration will continue to be |
| If your relationship is ending or over, here are some | | | | a part of your lives and potentially hurt others that you |
| signs that you may want to seek mediation: | | | | love and care about in the process. |
| * You can't agree to the division of assets. | | | | |