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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mediation can be an effective tool for divorcing couples in Virginia to negotiate the terms of their separation with a neutral third party. Not only can the process make the divorce relatively more amiable, it can also give spouses a greater degree of control over the...
Those in Northern Virginia who don’t have a lot of experience with legal matters but who are going through a divorce or separation may not fully understand how a family law mediation works. Like other types of mediation, family law mediation is a way in which couples...
If there is one point that we should make abundantly clear regarding divorce litigation, it is that the process is not a family friendly one. It is stressful for all involved, and can take a particularly negative toll on children. Divorce litigations tend to become...
Before you enter mediation, you need to discuss with your lawyer all the issues that will be discussed in mediation: what are the issues in your case; what are the marital assets/liabilities; what are your and your spouse's separate property claims; alimony or spousal...
Marriages end for numerous reasons and when spouses decide to divorce, many wish to do so as quickly and painlessly as possible. However, as a society we've been conditioned to believe that divorce must be a drawn-out and contentious process. Thankfully, alternatives...
