Do both spouses have to agree to mediate before calling the National Conflict Resolution Center?
No. If either party is interested in mediation, our staff will contact the other party to discuss our services. However, both parties do not have to agree to the divorce to benefit from the mediation process. If one partner is reluctant to proceed with the divorce at this time, the initial agenda may be to establish interim agreements for a trial separation and a time frame to reconvene to further evaluate the proposed dissolution. Do both spouses have to agree to divorce in order to benefit from mediation? No. NCRC’s divorce mediators also work with couples that have not yet decided whether they will separate or divorce. They provide the parties with current, relevant legal information applicable to their individual circumstances including division of property, spousal and child support, and issues about children. They discuss a broad range of options and alternatives that help the parties make a decision. Interim agreements or trial separations can also be discussed. Do parties need
