In some divorce cases, the former spouses can benefit greatly from the help of a professional mediator.
Ideally, both parties in a divorce hearing can reach a satisfactory agreement. But for situations when the divorce hearings become so contentious that no solution seems possible, mediation can help everyone find their way.
Moving Through the Issues
Every divorce presents its own unique challenges, and those challenges can become harder when both parties desire different outcomes. This does not just apply to deciding who gets what; sometimes a divorcing couple can disagree on technical questions like child custody because one spouse plans to move out of state.
Mediation provides a way for both parties to reach a satisfactory conclusion to those sticky questions. By having an independent party or individual to make suggestions and work through the hypothetical challenges, both sides can find solutions together.
Keep in mind, though, that mediators do not act as lawyers in these situations. As such, they will be more focused on finding solutions than abdicating for you or your former spouse, which means you may feel underrepresented during negotiations. If you want to press an argument during mediation, consider bringing your own attorney.
Saving Time and Money
Divorce cases can run the risk of becoming drawn-out arguments over many details, which can become a huge drain on your bank account and your mental health.
Because a mediator works to find beneficial solutions to potentially complex problems, a divorcing couple can both hire the same mediator and split the cost to ensure both parties reach a satisfactory conclusion. That allows both parties to save the time and money of long divorce hearings, too.
Those potential savings might be negated by the presence of lawyers on both sides of the table, though. Mediation works best when the couple in question have a larger interest in coming to a conclusion as quickly as possible. As such, couples that have an equal share of power in the relationship do well in mediation.
Also, while divorce hearings can be performed as a do-it-yourself project to avoid high legal costs, mediation generally costs more than figuring out the details of a divorce by yourself. Of the three options, it ranks between DIY divorces and legal battles, but they can still be expensive.
Good Post-Divorce Relations
Ironically, the end of a marriage does not necessarily mean the end of your relationship with your former spouse. If you plan on keeping your former spouse in your life after the divorce, mediation can go a long way to establishing a healthy relationship for your shared future.
Because mediation encourages both parties to work together in search of the best outcome for everybody, it can help create a foundation for your future relationship. That can be invaluable if you plan on co-parenting children, operating a business, or maintaining the same social circles in the future.
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Looking for mediation? Have questions about the costs, process, or anything else you’re not sure about? Contact Jacobson & Jacobson PLLC today.
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