What are the advantages of mediation as opposed to going to Court?
Court is open to the public, whereas mediation is confidential and private. In court, judges make all the decisions. In mediation, you and your spouse make decisions for yourselves. Going to court can be extremely expensive; mediation is much more cost-effective. Court creates an adversarial process while mediation fosters a problem-solving atmosphere. Court outcomes are unpredictable. In mediation you and your spouse determine the outcome. Court can take months or years. In mediation you proceed at your own pace. Back to top.
