If you and your spouse are trying to work together but need or want help negotiating the terms of your financial settlement, then mediation is right for you.
You do not have to be best friends to mediate! Because communications are often difficult when your lives are changed by divorce, many couples simply assume that mediation will not work for them, and needlessly take their case to adversarial attorneys and to courts. The fact is, however, mediation is so successful that many judges require it as a way to avoid bringing your case to court. This is because they recognize that mediation is a powerful tool — the most logical and practical approach to problem solving.
The goal of mediation is to find the best solutions for both you and your spouse, solutions that are practical and can work for both of you. You will meet in our offices — a safe, neutral location where you can work with our trained attorney-mediator, who will help guide you to a mutually beneficial agreement. Or, if you prefer, mediation can take place entirely by telephone or via videoconference.
Since 1990, our firm has helped thousands of couples completely settle their case through mediation. We do not make decisions for you and we do not take sides. We know that “who’s right” and “who’s wrong” has nothing to do with resolving differences. We make sure that discussions remain respectful and objective, something that is often difficult for you if you are trying to work out financial arrangements on your own. Since we have worked with many couples in similar situations, we will offer ideas and solutions that may not have occurred to you; you will choose what’s best for you.
When you reach agreement through mediation, you control your choices, not the judge; no one forces you to do something that you don’t really want to do. You remain in complete control; your divorce will be resolved to your satisfaction. And the fees for mediation are typically only ten percent of those of an adversary case! It is truly a win/win situation.
If you are interested in finding out more about mediation, or if you want to set up an appointment, please call our friendly customer assistance representative at Divorce Helpline, 1-800-359-7004.
We look forward to your call.
