Six key advantages of considering mediation in favor of contested litigation

by Divorce and Family Mediation Services Helping families find peaceful and respectful solu

Divorces are often long, expensive and exhausting, but your separation doesn’t have to be. Many divorcing couples these days use mediation as a dignified, reasonable and affordable way to divorce, without contention and disaster. You can, too.

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method in which a trained neutral person, called a mediator or mediation lawyer, facilitates the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties.

There are many advantages in using mediation in place of the legal proceedings where the parties become adversaries. Here are a few of them:

The typical cost of a mediated divorce is often between two and ten times less than that of a litigated divorce
A mediated divorce can be finalized in a matter of months
The process of mediation is confidential
The couples can make their own decisions
Mediated couples are often more satisfied with the agreement when compared to couples going through a typical contested litigation
Mutually agreed on terms obtained through mediation are less likely to end back up in court.

To conclude,

Mediation works because it brings all necessary parties to the bargaining table where they can evaluate their positions and explore different settlement options. So, if you’re contemplating divorce or are in the process of separation, the first thing you need to do is ask yourself, “Where can I find reputable divorce mediators near me.”