BENEFITS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION
Benefits of Divorce Mediation
ATTORNEY EXPLAINS THE BENEFITSOF DIVORCE MEDIATION
Divorce can be a time full of stress, anger, confusion and more. Luckily, mediation is an alternative to court-based divorce that has many benefits for everyone involved. During mediation, the husband and wife will meet with an independent third-party to work out the details of the divorce. Unlike court-based divorce, this process does not involve lawyers or a judge deciding on who gets what, everything is mutually agreed upon by both parties. At Lauren B. Abramson, Esq., we have been working towards mediated settlements in Westchester County for years.
ADVANTAGES OF DIVORCE MEDIATION
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Our divorce mediation attorney often recommends mediation because it:
• Is less expensive:
When you are able to avoid the cost of lawyers, the cost of divorce goes significantly down. With mediation, you are monitored by an appointed official, costing you up to 60% less.
• Is swifter:
Again, because lawyers and court sessions are not involved, mediations can move much quicker. With open communications between the parties and more negotiating, the process can be done in about half the time of a divorce done in court.
• Creates less conflict:
By working together to find a mutual agreement, rather than being ordered by a judge, both parties will need to work together in order to get a successful resolution. This can also allow everyone involved to be more accepting of the outcome and come out respecting each other.
• Offers more control over the outcome:
With mediation there is a better chance that you will walk away with something that is very important to you. We understand how to negotiate for a mediated settlement you are happy with. While you may have to give up something else, each party has better control determining their own outcome than a court-issued decision.
• Is private and confidential:
Divorces are normally settled in courtrooms open to the public. If you are worried about who may show up, mediation can allow for a private and confidential process that is only discussed between the two parties and the third-party mediator.
• Children Respond Better:
When both parties can mutually agree with each other and come to terms on a mediated settlement, children can be more accepting of the situation. Mediation can put less stress on children and will help them cope with this difficult time.
HOW LONG DOES DIVORCE MEDIATION TAKE?
The length of divorce mediation varies between every case. Spouses who have good rapport may take less time than those who are more hostile. Another way to reduce the time spent on divorce mediation is to come up with a list of issues before beginning mediation to help get right into the process. It is also ill-advised to discuss the mediation outside of the allotted time and try to work things out on your own because this can cause issues without the independent third-party member there. On average mediation can take at least a month or two.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH OUR DIVORCE MEDIATION LAW ATTORNEY TODAY
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If you would like to know more about our divorce mediation services, please contact Lauren B. Abramson, Esq. today. Our office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We can walk you through the process and set up an initial consultation to meet in person. Our divorce mediation attorney serves individuals and families throughout Westchester and Putnam counties.