Divorce Mediation or Litigation: Which Is Best?
Divorce is not something people expect to go through when they get married. Unfortunately, almost 50% of marriages will end in this way. The idea of divorce brings up a lot of stress and negative thoughts in most people’s minds. They assume they will face a lengthy legal process including a battle in court to resolve issues. While this is possible, using mediators might be a better solution. Let’s look at the difference between divorce litigation and mediation.
Divorce Litigation
One means to resolve a dispute when going through a divorce is litigation. This process entails bringing issues in front of a judge. Some people might feel that because the judge doesn’t know you and your family, he might not be able to make the best decision for you. In addition, the court process can be stressful for you and your children. Furthermore, this process is often very costly.
Divorce Mediation
On the other hand, mediation is much less stressful. You and your spouse will meet with third parties, or mediators, to help find solutions to your problems. In this process, you will discuss the issues and determine solutions that are best for your family. However, because the mediator cannot provide legal advice, you must hire a lawyer. In this case, you choose how much you consult your attorney and therefore have more control over the legal expenses.
When decisions are made together through mediation, the agreed-upon arrangements are more likely to be followed. Your experience will be less stressful, and you will likely spend less money. Call Out-of-Court Solutions to find out how we can help you through this difficult time.