Mediation
- Are you looking to amicably resolve a dispute without having to drag it through court?
- Would you like to maintain a relationship after the issue has been resolved?
- Would you like to save the money, time and heart ache that a drawn out legal process can create?
Mediation allows both parties to be heard and provides the opportunity to negotiate a resolution that is custom-tailored to your situation.
The two basic “paths” in family law are litigation (i.e. going through the courts) and mediation – negotiating a resolution of issues that is custom-tailored to your situation. Mediation allows many issues to be addressed that are often outside of the scope of litigation because the courts do not take into account intangibles, such as a person’ emotions, priorities, or personal relationships.
People choose mediation over litigation because mediation tends to be less expensive, allows for greater control over the outcome, and minimizes hostility (rather than magnifying it.) Litigation can be extremely expensive and unpredictable regarding what result the court will come up with, as well as how long the process will take. Mediation saves time and often minimizes the expenses involved in resolving your family law issue.
Mediation can be extremely effective even in high-conflict situations, or where communication is an issue. I am trained in conflict resolution and mediation. I create a space where both parties can be heard, even if they are not able to communicate effectively between themselves. Mediation is also a good option for people who will continue to have a relationship after the dispute is resolved, such as couples who are divorcing who have children together, or will continue working together.
The benefit of working with a family law attorney as the mediator is that I am able to provide neutral legal information, including how other couples have resolved similar issues and how a court is likely to decide a particular issue. Once a resolution is reached, I can also draft the documents and forms necessary to communicate your agreement to the court.
