How do mediating spouses protect their legal rights?
Because divorce involves legal questions, every divorcing spouse should know and understand his or her legal rights before agreeing to a settlement. Spouses who mediate are no exception. One way for a mediating spouse to do this is to work with a consulting lawyer who knows and understands mediation. Doing some independent legal research is another option. It’s best to do this as early in the process as possible, then follow up with a legal review before signing the settlement agreement.