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Heading For Divorce? 4 Reasons You Should Consider Mediation

Divorce can be stressful, especially if you have to go to court. One way to reduce the stress is to work with a mediator. Even if you're represented by an attorney, you can still work with a mediator when arranging your final divorce settlement. There are many reasons why a mediator might be your best option. Here are four reasons why you should work with a mediator.  

Saves You Money

If you and your spouse are agreeing on most things, there might not be a reason to spend the money on a drawn-out trial. Working with a mediator can save you hundreds of dollars on your divorce. This is particularly true if there are only a few items that you and your spouse can't agree on. In most cases, your attorney won't go with you to your mediation appointments, so you won't have to pay for their time during the negotiations.

You Decide the Outcome

When you're working on a divorce settlement, you want to make sure that you control the negotiations. Mediation allows you to work together in a controlled environment, without entering a courtroom. That means you won't have a judge determining what you get to take with you from the marriage. During mediation, you and your spouse will meet with a mediator to try and work out an agreement that's beneficial to both of you.

Your Privacy is Protected

Virtually everything that goes on in a courtroom is open to the public. So, if your divorce goes to court, your entire marital history will become public knowledge. If you want your divorce to remain private, you owe it to yourself to work with a mediator. Because your mediation sessions are not part of a court proceeding, they remain private. That means that the intimate details of your marriage and divorce can remain private.

Speeds up the Process

If the courts are backlogged where you live, you could be looking at an extended wait just to obtain a court date.  Don't put everything on hold while you wait for your case to go to court. If you and your spouse are still on amicable terms, you can speed up the process by sitting down with a mediator. Once you've reached a divorce agreement, your attorney can file the paperwork without waiting for a court date.

Now that you've decided to file for divorce, you want it to go smoothly. Reduce the stress and the time by working with a mediator. If you have further questions about mediation, be sure to speak to your divorce attorney, like those at the Law office of Kristine A. Michael, P.C.


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