What Are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation?

What Are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation?

If you are going through a divorce, you should consider all of the options. One way to sort through your divorce settlement is through divorce mediation. A divorce is always difficult, but mediation can help make the process less contentious and can also lead to a quicker dissolution of marriage. If you aren’t sure whether or not divorce mediation is the way to go, keep reading to learn more about it and how Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP can help.

What is divorce mediation?

Divorce mediation is a collaborative process that involves you and your ex. Through divorce mediation, you two sit down and work through your divorce agreement with a neutral third-party mediator that directs the discussion. The mediator’s goal is to keep the discussion civil and productive, though they will not offer any legal advice. While mediation can be very beneficial, because mediators do not provide legal advice it is important to have your divorce attorney prep you and review any documents before signing.

What are the benefits of divorce mediation?

There are several benefits to divorce mediation, including:

  • Reduced legal fees: Mediation is designed to allow parties to forgo litigation. As litigation can be very expensive, if you and your ex can successfully navigate the divorce mediation process, you should see reduced legal fees compared to battling it out in court.
  • Faster results: The legal system often moves slowly, especially when cases go to court. If you reach a divorce settlement in mediation, you can avoid court and reduce the length that your divorce drags on.
  • Less conflict: When divorce cases go to court it sparks an adversarial mindset that can leave both parties aggravated. However, mediation is a collaborative process that should hopefully result in an agreement that works for both parties. Because the agreement is reached by you and your ex in collaboration, it can also lead to better compliance as the details of the agreement are not being forced on you by the courts.

Contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP today for help with your divorce mediation!

If you are going through a divorce, having an experienced family law attorney like Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP on your side is essential. Even though mediation will not involve going to trial—if handled correctly—you still need an attorney on your side to represent your best interests. That is where we come into the picture. With 30 years of experience, you can trust us to handle your case. Contact us today at 909-482-1422 to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case!

To learn more about the reliable and quality family law services that we offer, visit us on the web at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP.