More about Mediation's Advantages

Mediation is:

• Much less stressful

• Less expensive
  No advance retainer fees or deposits

• Faster

• Better for children

• Voluntary

• Private -- Only you, your spouse, and the mediator are in the sessions

• Informal -- All sessions are conducted in an informal, safe and comfortable setting. No court sessions are required

• Confidential

• Future oriented -- there is no harping on the past or blame

Mediation aims for a settlement that you both can accept. Mediation produces more satisfactory agreements: Research shows that people are more satisfied with mediated agreements. Mediation promotes cooperation and discussion and discourages arguing. Why is mediation better for you?

• You are in charge of the discussions and the decisions - that's empowering!

• You learn negotiation skills that you can use later when dealing with post-divorce issues.

• You always know what is going on.

• Your opinions and feelings are heard and considered in mediation.

• Your mediator guides you carefully, sensitively and methodically through the process.

Try mediation first! Mediation is the better way to get a divorce