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