Family Law and Divorce Mediation

Divorce and family law cases often result in profound consequences that extend beyond the legal proceedings, affecting both finances and emotional well-being. Mediation provides a structured yet collaborative environment for resolving disputes and is less adversarial, often quicker, and can help preserve relationships, especially important when children are involved.​

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Mediation empowers you to take an active role in shaping the outcomes of your case. Instead of having a judge impose decisions, you and the other party collaboratively work with a mediator to create solutions tailored to your unique situation. This means you have a voice in determining how assets and property are divided, establishing child custody and visitation arrangements, creating effective parenting plans, deciding on child support, and agreeing on spousal support terms. By participating directly, you ensure that the final agreements align with your priorities and needs, creating a sense of ownership over the resolution.​​​

 

You may opt to have legal counsel present during the mediation session to provide guidance regarding your rights and obligations. If you choose not to have an attorney assist during mediation, a three-day grace period will be included in the agreement to ensure sufficient time for legal review before the agreement is finalized. Additionally, many courts require judicial approval of the agreement as an extra safeguard. This step is necessary for the agreement to be formally incorporated into the final divorce decree or child custody and visitation plan, rendering it legally binding.​​