3 Ways Mediation Helps During Divorce

3 Ways Mediation Helps During Divorce

A divorce is one of the toughest emotional processes most people will go through. It’s not just another break-up; two people must unravel the life they built together. So instead of going it alone or getting expensive lawyers involved, let a mediator help you.

Get an Objective Opinion

It’s not surprising that divorce discussions get emotional. But sometimes those emotions hinder progress. That’s where divorce mediation comes in. Your mediator is an objective party who doesn’t take sides. He or she can impartially examine the matters at hand and give unbiased solutions.

Cover All Your Bases

An experienced mediator addresses the important aspects of the separation. Are there properties or assets the couple will need to sell? Are there minor children involved and a custody dispute? Will joint debts need to be settled? During mediation, all parties can work out agreements that will satisfy everyone.

Simplify the Process

Divorces can become drawn-out processes. Debates between lawyers, multiple court dates and settlement negotiations take a lot of time and money. Divorce mediation makes everything faster. Get a mediator to create a settlement that works for everyone. Then submit those terms to a judge for a quicker divorce.

While you work through the process of separating from a spouse, reduce stress however you can. Let Out-of-Court Solutions get you a great mediator so you can close this chapter of your life and start new.

About Oliver Ross

Oliver Ross, JD*, PhD founded Out-of-Court Solutions Inc. in 1995 and since then has mediated over 3,000 divorce and family matters. He is a select member of the Maricopa Superior Court Family Mediation roster