- Mediation can be used in many areas of family law
for settlement of divorce, separation, custody, support
and modification agreements.
- Mediation is available any time both parties are
willing to engage in the process, even if they
are already involved in a contested court case.
- Mediation is less expensive than going to court.
A complete mediation process in most cases costs
less than a single day in court.
- Mediation is efficient. Agreements are usually
reached much faster than in the court process.
The participants may meet for 2 to 5 sessions.
- Mediation is responsive to urgent needs such as
support and custody arrangements. Temporary
settlements can be made while the parties develop
final agreements.
- Mediation is confidential and prevents public
exposure of private family matters.
- Mediation is voluntary. The parties are not forced to
participate or submit to any unacceptable resolution.
- Mediation is effective because settlements based on
mutual satisfaction and voluntary agreement will,
more likely, be honored by the parties.
- Mediation is especially useful to parents facing
separation or divorce, who need to maintain a
positive working relationship.
