Mediation is Peaceful.
Mediation is Cost Effective.
Mediation is Faster.
Mediation is Confidential.
Mediation is Peaceful. Mediation is Cost Effective. Mediation is Faster. Mediation is Confidential.
Divorce is Stressful.
Divorce is Anxiety.
Divorce is Expensive.
Divorce is Hard.
Divorce is Stressful. Divorce is Anxiety. Divorce is Expensive. Divorce is Hard.
Understanding Divorce Mediation
Why Mediation?
Average American couples spend $10,000 - $20,000 to litigate a divorce.
Only 5% to 10% of divorce cases go to trial; the vast majority, are settled out of court before the trial occurs.
Cost
Average cost of a divorce in the U.S. is between $10,000-$20,000, but it can far surpass that.
Legal fees for attorneys to facilitate a settlement agreement between the parties, the result is usually a drawn-out battle where both parties become forever adversaries.
Financial, mental and emotional costs that can take a lifetime to correct.
Mediation is a calm, economic approach that fosters healthy communication.
Time
The average contested divorce in the U.S. takes between 6 months to over a year.
Mediation is a productive, fast track solution that uses effective communication to expedite the settlement process.
Mediation’s goal is to move the process along effectively so both parties can start their individual lives more expeditiously and in a positive fashion.
Co-Parenting
The most important step in a separation is the emotional transition for the child(ren) and the new landscape of being in separate households.
Learning to positively and respectfully co-parent is a challenge in a contested divorce due to the adversarial setting that tends to worsen as the proceedings unfold.
Mediation is a vital step in fostering a healthy co-parent relationship to provide a strong foundation in a new landscape for children.
Privacy
Mediation allows your choices for your separation to remain private.
Any communication disclosed during mediation is completely confidential and not subject to public disclosure.
Documents filed for a contested divorce are available to the public for review
