Divorce Mediation Lawyer: Top 10 Benefits Of Divorce Mediation

As a divorce mediation lawyer, I know that divorce is difficult no matter the situation, however, there are benefits to divorce mediation that you cannot get with a traditional court litigation. Here are the Top 10 Benefits of Divorce Mediation:

 

1.     Effective Resolutions: mediation allows divorcing couples, with the help of a divorce mediation lawyer, to resolve the issues in their case in the best way for their family, rather than leaving decisions to a court judge.

 

2.     Cost Effective Solution: mediation is almost always less expensive than going to court. This is because traditional litigation and trials are very expensive. If you are able to work together, you don’t have to hire divorce lawyers for your divorce mediation. Working with a divorce mediation lawyer helps to save you time and money over lengthy court battles.

 

3.     Private & Confidential: mediation is confidential, with no court record. This allows the parties to freely and openly discuss options and ideas and listen to the concerns and ideas of the other party in a safe environment.

 

4.     Personalized & Dignified – in the mediation process, your mediator has the chance to get to know you, your spouse and your children to help guide you into crafting the best resolution geared to meet the best decisions for your family’s future. Given the sheer number of cases that each judge has on his or her docket, trial courts are not able to dedicate the time to address your family’s needs in this way. 

 

5.     Family-Focused: as a divorce mediation lawyer, Nathalie Elliott, is skilled in helping families discuss options and craft solutions that are best for their family’s needs.

 

6.     Child-Centered: by choosing mediation, parents can work together to design the best parenting plan for their children. After all, they know their children better than anyone else.

 

7.     Flexible Structure and Scheduling: depending on the number and complexity of the issues, sometimes it is necessary to have multiple sessions to create a lasting resolution that both spouses can agree to. A divorce mediation lawyer works with each couple and family to schedule sessions in a manner that meets their specific needs.

 

8.     Decision-Making Control: because mediation is not like a traditional divorce, you get to keep the decision-making control in your own hands, instead of ceding that power to a trial judge. The ability to stay in control over your own future helps to create stronger solutions in the end.

 

9.     Less Stress: mediation allows couples to calmly, and peaceably discuss their divorce issues without getting into heated debates or outright fighting. Mediation is a cooperative process that reduces stress when fighting is not present.

 

10.  Higher Rate of Compliance – because you know yourselves better than anyone else, and can make solid decisions, most people who go through the mediation process are more likely to comply with the agreed-upon resolution.

 

I know that divorce is difficult no matter your issues or expectations. However, the end of a marriage does not have to be drawn out in lengthy court battles and fighting. By using mediation, you can create lasting solutions for you and your family’s needs in a peaceful and cooperative manner. If you are in the Kansas City Metro Area, contact me today, Nathalie Elliott, a divorce mediation lawyer to schedule a consultation, or feel free to call me at (816) 454-7474 with any questions you have regarding mediation.