Divorce is an emotionally difficult and complex process, not to mention expensive. It often involves negotiation over what both people want; in some cases, it can get quite contentious.
Enter mediation. What is mediation? If both you and the other party agree, it is an alternative path you can take, where you settle all matters (or, in some cases, some matters) out of court.
Mediation
What is unique about mediation? People often want to know what the benefits of choosing this option are. For starters, it is much cheaper than traditional litigation.
Mediation aims to have a back-and-forth conversation through a trained third-party mediator that allows the parties to speak openly and informally about what they want.
Who is mediation for?
Mediation is not for those who want to fight. Another purpose mediation fulfills is salvaging relationships so people can continue to have contact after the divorce. This is particularly important if you have children.
Any conversation you have during a mediation session is confidential. While an agreement reached in mediation can be legally enforceable, both parties must agree and sign it before it becomes enforceable.
In other words, mediation only works if you want it to.