Questions to Ask a Divorce Mediator

A divorce mediator helps you through a process designed to avoid a trial in your divorce. Putting your family’s financial future in the hands of a judge can be scary. Mediation provides an option that is private and family-centered. Nathalie Elliott at  Family Law Practice at Levy Craig Law Firm in Kansas City can help you answer any questions about this process.

A list of questions ready to ask a potential mediator is a great way to prepare in advance. Here are some to ask about:

How does mediation work?

This process involves a trained divorce mediator who will work with you and your spouse to help you reach agreements on all of your unresolved issues. This works by facilitating a discussion regarding available options to find the one that works in both parties’ interests. Working with your spouse in this process can take different forms. Some people choose to speak directly with each other and exchange necessary documents. Others use a caucus method, which involves the mediator meeting both parties separately.

Is mediation private?
 
A divorce mediator provides a confidential process. Neither party may testify in court about what was discussed. The mediator will not and cannot be compelled to disclose any of the mediation discussions. This confidentiality ensures both sides feel comfortable enough to have a meaningful conversation about their options. Levy Craig Family Law’s own mediation expert has decades of experience providing this discreet service in Kansas City that you can trust.

How long does mediation last?

You can start working with a divorce mediator as soon as you and your spouse are ready. It will continue until all the issues are resolved. You can follow your own schedule without any court-assigned deadlines. You can meet with your mediator as often as your schedule allows.

What is the price?

While every case is unique, divorce mediation offers the family a less expensive route to dissolving the marriage. The collaborative divorce method is designed to meet the needs of each family. No two families are alike, and creative communication and a healthy family dynamic are vastly different from each other.

If you’re in need of a divorce mediator in the Kansas City area, Nathalie Elliott at the Family Law Practice at Levy Craig Law Firm can help. Call us at (816) 545-7474 or contact us online.