All divorce and family law cases are stressful and emotional. Sometimes the first instinct of parents and spouses is to tell their ex “See you in court.” Although it can be emotionally satisfying to have your day in court and have your case heard by a Probate and Family Court judge, it may not be…
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Sound Reasons Why You Should Mediate Your Divorce.
I have been a divorce attorney for over 25 years and a divorce mediator for almost as long. When a potential client asks me whether they should mediate their divorce or whether they should just get their own attorney and file for a contested divorce, I tell them the following. A contested divorce can last…
Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?
There are many benefits to divorce mediation, but it is not always right for each couple. If you are thinking about getting divorced, and you can’t decide whether to try divorce mediation, here are some things to consider. In divorce mediation a couple can work together amicably to resolve the issues relating to the divorce. …
What Happens During a Divorce Mediation Session?
Couples contemplating a divorce may consider divorce mediation as a cheaper, more amicable method to divorce. However, before selecting divorce mediation, couples may wonder what happens during a mediation session. This is a brief description of what happens in a mediation session. There are many issues that must be addressed in a divorce: 1) child…
How to Find a Good Divorce Mediator? Your Five Rules of Thumb
If you came to the conclusion that you prefer to handle your divorce through mediation — you have made the right choice. Choosing a good divorce mediator is an essential step, and crucial to the success of the process. Here are five rules of thumb in choosing the right mediator for your divorce. 1. A…
4 Helpful Tips to Prepare You for Your Divorce Mediation
After you have decided to mediate your divorce, there are a few things that you should do to properly prepare yourself for the mediation process? Coming to your first mediation session unprepared may prolong the process. The final divorce agreement can be far from what you expected simply because you have not even thought about…
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