Divorce Mediation Lawyer: What To Expect During Mediation
Your divorce mediation lawyer with Family Law at Levy Craig understands that the process of divorce can be overwhelming, but wants you to be prepared and know what to expect during divorce mediation. As a form of alternative dispute resolution, divorce mediation works well when couples can work together to create the best solutions possible for themselves and their families.
Divorce mediation is effective when couples are willing to work together.
Depending on the number and complexity of the issues needing resolving, a divorce mediation lawyer knows that it is sometimes necessary to have multiple sessions, each lasting about two hours. As a divorce mediation lawyer, Nathalie works with each family to schedule sessions in a manner that meets their needs specifically.
Parties can participate in divorce mediation with their attorneys present or without their attorneys. There is no rule that says either party has to have an attorney present during mediation. Your divorce mediation lawyer will act as a guide to help you come to the best solutions possible for you and your family.
Following each session, Nathalie prepares a written summary and sends it to the parties to document the agreements they reached and the issues they are still working on. Divorce mediation is a safe, non-binding process and the agreements that are reached in mediation are not final until the parties have had the opportunity to consult legal counsel, if they choose, review and sign a binding settlement agreement.
For many couples who want a friendly end to their marriage, mediation is the best choice for several reasons. Mediation allows divorce couples, with the help of a mediator, to resolve the issues in their case in the best way for their family, rather than leaving these important decisions to a judge. It is almost always less expensive than going to court, making it a cost-effective option.
Your divorce mediation lawyer will tell you that the mediation process is entirely confidential, and 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. Likewise, by choosing mediation, parents can work together to design the best plan for their children.
If you are in the Kansas City Metro area, andKan feel like mediation is the process that seems like the best solution for your family, contact your divorce mediation lawyer, Nathalie Elliott, to schedule a consultation, or feel free to call her at (816) 454-7474 to discuss any questions you have regarding your case.
