Benefits of the Mediation Process
The Edelsteins, Faegenburg & Brown LLP, divorce attorneys in New York City, explain the benefits mediation can provide to create less conflict in a divorce or separation.
1. Ability to Reach a Settlement Faster
Since both spouses attend mediation sessions, mediation tends to be much faster than traditional divorce court proceedings. There is less wait time and less hassle when trying to schedule court dates. There is only a final court date by which a settlement must be reached before traditional court proceedings would commence. If a settlement is reached by the final court date, then the judge will sign off on the agreement and finalize the divorce.
2. Less Expensive than Court
Going thru the mediation process can be anywhere from 40% to 60% cheaper than traditional divorce proceedings. In addition, you are not required to retain a lawyer to go thru mediation. However, it is still advisable to have a lawyer to keep you informed of your rights, divorce laws in your state, and to ensure you reach a fair settlement.
3. Both Parties are Satisfied with the Outcome
Because each spouse is involved in reaching a settlement, each party tends to be more satisfied with the outcome. If children are involved, the parents tend to be more amicable towards each other in the future which can also provide a healthier environment for your children to be raised in.
4. More Compliance by the Parties Involved
When an agreement is reached thru mediation, both spouses feel better about the results and do not feel like he/she was treated unfairly. Each party tends to perform his/her obligations better.
5. Healthier for Your Children
Going thru a divorce is stressful enough, but statistics have shown that mediation is better for your children as well. Both parents have a say in the future of their children and tend to cooperate better in the future.
6. Mediation is more private
When divorce proceedings go to court, everything from your life can be made available to the public. With mediation, all aspects of your life are private and kept private.
