WHY FIGHT WHEN YOU CAN MEDIATE?

FASTER…..LESS STRESSFUL…..AFFORDABLE DIVORCE……

Divorce Options

Mediation vs. Litigation

Mediation Litigation
Who Controls the Process? You and your spouse control the process and make final decisions Attorneys control of the process and the Judge makes final decisions
Degree of Adversity You and your spouse pledge mutual respect and openness Court process is based on an adversarial system
Cost (See below) The least expensive Attorney’s fees and costs are unpredictable.Usually in the THOUSANDS
Time table You and your spouse create the timetable Judge sets the timetable;  delayed by crowded court calendars
Involvement of Lawyers NONE Lawyers fight to win, but  often You and your spouse loses
Privacy Mediations are completely confidential Dispute becomes a matter of public record and, sometimes, media attention
Facilitation of Communication You, your spouse and the mediator No process designed to build communication
Lines of Communication You and your spouse communicate directly with the assistance of the mediator You and your spouse negotiate through your lawyers, often impairing communication with your spouse

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