Alternative ways to resolve a conflict


Using the Unusual Alternative of Divorce Mediation

Divorce can be expensive and difficult. Awill  be  happy  with.
better way to divorce for some couples can
leave some sense of relationship and saveDivorce mediation is very effective. Numerous
both time and money. Many divorcing couplesstudies have shown mediation to be as
may find divorce mediation to be just theeffective 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 flexibilityopen to couples, if they decide to do so, at
and control than a traditional divorce. Theany  stage.
couple is able to work co-operatively, rather
than against one another. It is also muchAlthough 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 beparty is presented, in the presence of each
cut down by divorce mediation. It allows aother, the information necessary to allow
couple to save time, by working together onthem to make informed decisions regarding
their divorce and finalizing it. A battlelegal  issues.
ensuing between the parents, with the
children stuck in the middle, may not occurA 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 andthe two parties. In mediation, no retainer is
the husband and wife. The mediator is arequired. Mediation fees are charged at the
neutral party that is there to facilitate ormediator'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 nocharged. Instead of paying a retainer,
lawyers present, and the mediator acts as themediation fees are paid as services are
moderator. Mediation allows the couple torendered.
exchange views on all the aspects and work
together to reach a mutually acceptableDuring 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 islot of time, money, and trouble. The couple
mostly in charge of the process is one of thewill be able to work things out their way,
biggest advantages. With mediation a coupleretaining full control and avoiding undue
can probably reach an agreement both partiesemotion.



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