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Article #145: Stepping Outside The Box With Divorce Mediation

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






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