Deciding to divorce is one thing, but as you begin to move through the process you’ll come to grips with just how much you have to do.
While some divorcing couples assume that litigation is the only way to get through their divorce, there’s another option: mediation.
With so many benefits of divorce mediation, it’s something you should strongly consider. If both individuals are willing to put effort into the process, there’s a good chance of making it work in your favor.
Here are just a few of the many benefits:
- More control: You want to maintain as much control over your divorce as possible, and mediation allows you to do just that. There is no family law judge to get in the way. It’s just you and your ex, negotiating and compromising to work through the process.
- Less stressful: There’s something about a traditional courtroom setting that adds stress and tension to an already difficult process. With mediation, you have the opportunity to avoid all that. You’ll still feel stressed at times, but at least you’re in a neutral and comfortable environment.
- Cost-effective: While not always the case, mediation is typically more cost-effective than litigation. When you save money during your divorce, you’ll have more money to build your new life after it’s in the past.
- Time-efficient: There’s no way of knowing how long the mediation process will take, but it’s typically more time-efficient than litigation. After your initial consultation with the mediator, you’ll partake in additional meetings in an attempt to work through all your differences.
While taking advantage of these benefits, keep in mind that you still have the opportunity to work with a divorce attorney. You want someone on your side who can answer your questions, provide advice and ensure that you don’t make poor decisions.
The key to success with divorce mediation is putting 100% effort into the process. If either you or your spouse takes a half-hearted approach, you’re not likely to find it easy.
For many divorcing couples, mediation is the best way to find common ground in a fast and efficient manner.
