Mediation - The Alternative to Costly Litigation
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a method of resolving conflict with the help of a neutral facilitator. The goal of A SMARTER DIVORCE mediation is to aid the parties in resolving all of their disputes themselves without the need for costly litigation. A SMARTER DIVORCE mediation addresses all parenting and financial issues in a non-adversarial setting. Mediation allows you to keep control of the process and develop solutions to your situation that are unique and best for you. Mediation can also help you establish a framework for addressing future disputes which arise during child-rearing years.
Mediation or Litigation? |
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| You control the process and make decisions about your future. | Judges and attorneys control the process and make decisions and rulings about your future. |
| Takes much less time. | Often lasts for years. |
| Communication is direct and civil, with the aid of the mediator. | Communication is only through attorneys. |
| Parents make decisions regarding the best interests of their children. | Courts and hired "evaluators" decide the future of the children. |
| Personal and financial issues are kept confidential. | Records are public as are court proceedings. |
| Costs of mediation are less. | Costs can be extremely high. |
| Mediation is voluntary and all resolutions are agreed upon. | All decisions of the Judge are mandatory. |
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