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Article #141: Using the Unusual Alternative of Divorce Mediation

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Divorce can be expensive and difficult. A a couple can probably reach an agreement
better way to divorce for some couples both parties will be happy with.
can leave some sense of relationship and Divorce mediation is very effective.
save both time and money. Many divorcing Numerous studies have shown mediation to
couples may find divorce mediation to be be as effective as a more traditional
just the thing for them. divorce. As divorce mediation is entirely
Divorce mediation gives greater voluntary, the option to go to court for
flexibility and control than a divorce is always open to couples, if
traditional divorce. The couple is able they decide to do so, at any stage.
to work co-operatively, rather than Although often a licensed attorney, the
against one another. It is also much mediator will not act as an attorney for
cheaper. either of the involved parties. Instead,
The arguments and bickering in court will each party is presented, in the presence
be cut down by divorce mediation. It of each other, the information necessary
allows a couple to save time, by working to allow them to make informed decisions
together on their divorce and finalizing regarding legal issues.
it. A battle ensuing between the parents, A mediator should always be a neutral
with the children stuck in the middle, party, as it is essential that the
may not occur with the use of mediation. mediator should not take sides or cause
Divorce mediation involves the mediator any conflict between the two parties. In
and the husband and wife. The mediator is mediation, no retainer is required.
a neutral party that is there to Mediation fees are charged at the
facilitate or guide the couple through mediator's hourly rate. A flat fee is the
the divorce process. Each party basis on which the legal documents are
represents themselves, with no lawyers charged. Instead of paying a retainer,
present, and the mediator acts as the mediation fees are paid as services are
moderator. Mediation allows the couple to rendered.
exchange views on all the aspects and During a divorce which involves the
work together to reach a mutually custody of children, employing a divorce
acceptable agreement to conclude the mediator is definitely worth considering.
marriage. It will save a lot of time, money, and
The fact that the couple who is divorcing trouble. The couple will be able to work
is mostly in charge of the process is one things out their way, retaining full
of the biggest advantages. With mediation control and avoiding undue emotion.






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