Mediation
Reaching mutual decisions without court intervention
Mediation is a voluntary process through which you make decisions together with your spouse based on an understanding of your views, your spouse's views, and the reality you face. A mediator facilitates your discussions but does not give advice or make decisions. The mediator may, however, make suggestions as to how the various disputed issues can be resolved and what the process would be if the matter were litigated.
How Mediation works:
The parties meet with the mediator to identify issues, complete exchange of information, and use problem-solving techniques to come to an agreement.
The parties can be supported in their decision making by their own advising lawyer and other professionals such as, valuation experts, financial planners, accountants, and mental health professionals.
Mediation can be used to deal with the issues that arise in the context of:
- Divorce & legal separation
- Custody and timeshare
- Valuation & division of property
- Spousal & child support
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Benefits of Mediation
- You set your own pace. The process can move as fast or as slow as the parties choose, and you are not restricted by the availability of a court calendar.
- You stay out of court. Everyone agrees to reach agreement outside of a courtroom while the mediation process proceeds.
- You create solutions that work for your family. The process gives you the freedom and opportunity to craft more creative solutions than are available through courts.
- You enjoy confidentiality. Mediation sessions remain private.