Why Choose Mediation?
Divorce is a time of great emotional upheaval. It represents a drastic change for families and, for most people, it is a frightening and stressful time. In a traditional litigated divorce, these emotions are inflamed and exacerbated by a process that places a premium on one party winning at the expense of the other. The parties relinquish control over the divorce process by hiring attorneys to negotiate for them. The parties become bystanders while their lawyers and the judge work out the crucial issues of their divorce. In contrast, mediation and collaborative divorce allow the parties to resolve their own conflicts during and after the divorce. • Mediation is a cooperative process which significantly reduces the time and cost of the divorce process. An agreement can usually be reached within two or three months without the occurrence of a protracted legal battle. • Because the parties are the architects of their own agreement, they are more likely to honor the agreement reached throu
