Consider Using A Mediator In Your Family Law Case

Just because you are getting a divorce, that doesn't mean it needs to turn into a huge fight. Even though you might see countless stories in the news about all of these millions being spent on a nasty divorce, that doesn't have to be your situation. To help get through your divorce amicably, you might want to consider going through divorce mediation.

With mediation, both parties will sit down with a mediator to determine what is in the best interest of both individuals. If you aren't sure whether this is the right option for you, consider the following five reasons why you should consider it.

Stress

Everyone knows just how stressful a divorce can be, regardless of whether you have been through it before or not. By working with a mediator, you can save a significant amount of money and time on the divorce process. In doing so, it will help to reduce the overall stress placed on both individuals and any children involved.

Cost

Just because you are getting divorced, that doesn't mean you have to go broke in the process. With mediation, you can help to cut back on all of the costs involved with a divorce proceeding. Instead of spending a fortune battling it out in court with the other party, you can come to an agreement without all of the arguing and bickering.

Time

For some couples, the divorce process ends up dragging out for far longer than what they probably would like. Instead of being able to reach a simple agreement, the parties end up yelling and screaming at one another over who is going to get what. While many people can have their divorce finalized in a few months, you could wind up battling for years. With divorce mediation, that won't be an issue.

Control

Since both of you will have something to say about the whole settlement, you are more in control of what is going to happen. Both individuals will be more likely to adhere to the terms of the mediation because it isn't determined by a judge.

Privacy

By going through a mediator, you don't have to worry about all of the information pertaining to your divorce going public. Your family, coworkers, friends and others won't know what happened and who gets what, unless you choose to tell them. Your reputation is safely protected with mediation.

If this sounds like something you would like to experience, take the time to speak with a trained professional, such as those at Hurth Sisk & Blakemore LLP, about how to begin the process today.


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