Divorcing couples with children must get used to the new co-parenting responsibilities that accompany the family split. Mediation is a divorce option that many couples choose over litigation and one that supports teamwork to create a successful parenting plan. About...
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3 signs your spouse is open to mediating your divorce
You have probably heard plenty of horror stories about divorces gone wrong. In these stories, the spouses fight for years over the smallest details, often bickering in open court. Even though you have plenty of reasons for wanting to end your marriage, you have never...
The benefits of communication during mediation and beyond
If you are ending your marriage and have decided on mediation, you undoubtedly have a number of reasons for selecting this divorce option over litigation. However, you may not have realized that communication is central to the mediation process. What will...
Do you have to accept your spouse’s proposed mediator?
Even though there are many happily married couples in the U.S., no marriage is always perfect. If your marriage seems to have more bad days than good ones, however, you may be thinking about divorcing your spouse. Still, having an expensive courtroom battle simply...
How does divorce mediation and collaboration compare?
Divorcing is a difficult strain on just about anyone, even in situations where conditions are more or less as ideal as they get for a divorce. It can help anyone to eliminate more stress wherever possible. For example, instead of going for a litigation option, some...
How may a mediator help resolve financial issues during divorce?
An unbiased mediator is not a judge and generally may not side with one party over the other. The American Bar Association notes that mediators must maintain impartiality. They function in the manner of a “devil’s advocate.” During a mediation session, you and your...
Mediation may help couples over 50 dissolve their marriages
Couples over the age of 50 thinking about dissolving their marriage may find that mediation offers a smoother alternative to a traditional divorce. Senior individuals ready to go their separate ways may untangle their assets quickly without the input of a divorce...
What happens during mediation?
Even though your marriage comes to an end, you usually have to maintain some relationship with your spouse following your divorce. This is especially true if you have children of whom you share custody. Mediation is a means of alternative dispute resolution that helps...
Could mediation help me accept a divorce settlement?
Divorce can be an emotionally taxing experience. Many people associate it with intense conflicts over child custody, property and the amount a spouse will receive in alimony. While going to mediation may avoid these emotionally fraught battles, it might also help you...
How can mediation help me work out my financial future?
The common reason divorcing couples go to mediation is to save money and end a marriage without the stress and acrimony that comes with a court fight. You might find mediation attractive for these reasons. In addition, mediating the end of your marriage may result in...