Divorce Mediator: How To Choose The Right One For You

A divorce mediator understands they might not be the best fit for every couple and every divorce, but wants you to be prepared on how to choose the best one for you, your family, and your family’s needs.

A Divorce Mediator Should Be Able To Help Guide You And Your Spouse To An Amicable Resolution

Every couple and every family is different and no two divorces are the same either. Divorces are not a one-size-fits-all solution, and comes with their own sets of challenges that need to be solved in the best way possible to serve your family’s needs. You’ll want a divorce mediator that is personable with you, who is compassionate and can understand your family’s needs and help you facilitate communication in order to reach an amicable resolution.

A divorce mediator also needs specialized knowledge in order to help resolve the issues you and your spouse are facing. You’ll want a mediator that understands the core issues of your divorce and is equipped to handle them. This knowledge can be anything from finance, should your marriage have significant assets, to psychology, when it comes to dealing with child custody and parental rights.

Along with specialized knowledge, a divorce mediator must have proper training in order to facilitate mediation sessions. Mediation requires additional skills that divorce attorneys may not have as they are primarily experienced in court room battles. You’ll want someone who understands how to diffuse high-conflict energy and restructures communication towards productive solutions, instead of fighting.

You’ll also want a divorce mediator you can trust. Your mediator should be someone that will listen to your wants and needs, and will guide discussions in a calm and fair manner, and gives couples the space and time to create their own solutions that fit their needs.

Our team with Family Law Practice at Levy Craig Law Firm has divorce mediation experience and is ready to help you and your family through the divorce process. If you are in the Kansas City Metro Area and are looking for a divorce mediator, contact us today to schedule a consultation, or feel free to call us at 816-454-7474 with any questions you have regarding your divorce case.