Benefits of Mediation

Mediation is the most affordable way to obtain a divorce. By choosing mediation you will:

Have one mediator who serves both of you fairly
Achieve settlement in less time and with less stress than with a litigated divorce
Avoid the adversarial costs of subpoenas, depositions and interrogatories
Attend a one-time court hearing, in which your written agreement will meet with the courts approval, avoiding multiple costly hearings and trials
Resolve future issues in your settlement, such as responsibility for college costs and future adjustments to support, avoiding future litigation

Studies show that mediation results in:

A fair divorce settlement for each person
A mediation process which reduces anger, especially concerning the financial aspects of support for one party
A reasonable custody discussion, in which parents are able to discuss what’s best for each child
A result regarding the the marital residence which satisfies each party
Significant financial and tax savings for each person
Lower costs than an attorney-driven collaborative divorce
A divorce settlement in less time than a litigated one
Better parenting arrangements
Improved relationships between a child and their parents
A comprehensive support agreement that eliminates the need for future court proceedings