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Mediation via ZOOM

Mediation Process

Mediation:

  • Is about resolving issues to help bring respectful closure to the marriage or other legal family disputes in an amicable and cost effective manner.

  • Is confidential and offers many benefits including a more private and comfortable setting, separate rooms when necessary, and typically less formal requirements.

  • In general, will save time, money and help reduce the emotional cost to each party compared to traditional litigation.

  • Is beneficial to help create co-parenting relationships.

  • May be scheduled with or without attorneys (to be determined on a case-by-case basis along with types of issues to be resolved).

  • Timing could be one or more sessions depending on how many issues need to be resolved.

  • Sessions may be scheduled before the case is filed with the court or after it has been filed, and post-judgment.

Mediators may assist with a variety of issues including child custody, parenting time, spousal support, child support, retirement plans, and property distribution.  By working with a neutral mediator, ground rules are established to help remain focused on resolution. 

Mediation

  • $200.00 to $400.00 hourly rate for Mediator (typically expense shared by parties)

  • Business-like but more informal compared to court proceedings

  • Allows for healthy discussion of each person’s point-of-view

  • More comfortable and cooperative

  • Promotes improved communication

  • Helps set stage for joint decision making

  • Encourages personal responsibility

  • Clients make their own decisions

  • Discussions and financial information are confidential

  • Shared resources to reduce costs

Litigation

  • Average rate for attorneys is $250 - $500 per hour for each side

  • Formal and adversarial process

  • May increase anxiety and stress

  • Discourages communication because issues are resolved through attorneys or the Court

  • Typically requires multiple court appearances

  • Third party decisions are made by the Court

  • Hearings are open to the public

  • Financial information is part of the public record

 
 
 

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