3 Reasons Divorce Mediation is Crucial to a Successful Divorce

Divorce is such a stressful time for all parties involved. Many people deal with anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, disappointment, headaches, insomnia, and other emotional and psychological problems as a result of a divorce. State courts require divorcing parties to participate in at least one session of divorce mediation in Utah. While we can't ensure a stress-free resolution, divorce mediation is often the better choice when it comes to separating from your spouse.

What is Mediation, Exactly?

Mediation is where you, your spouse, and your lawyers hire a neutral third party, the mediator. This third party helps facilitate divorce negotiations. The third party is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice, but rather, their job is to try and get the 2 parties to come to an agreement over the terms of the divorce.

Why Choose Mediation Over Going to Court?

We think that in many divorce cases, people are better served by mediation than by going to court. For one thing, it's less expensive than going to court and it frees up the court for more important cases. Mediation offers both sides confidentiality -- the terms of the divorce is not a matter of public record. You and your spouse have control over the terms of the divorce; you don't have to have an imposed settlement levied on you by the courts. You can also still have your lawyer advise and represent you during the mediation.

How Mediation Works

Mediation starts with both sides and their attorneys meeting with the mediator in an office or meeting room after the initial phone consultations. The mediator explains how mediation works and how it will proceed. After that, the mediator may meet separately with each of the parties to understand the situation and help them draw up terms that will work for each party. The mediator will handle negotiations between the two parties and once a settlement is reached, the mediator will file the settlement with the court, which will become part of the divorce.

Choosing the Right Mediation Attorney

Although a lawyer is not required, it is prudent to have one on your side to guide you to get what you are entitled to and help you reach goals that are most important to you. If you're going through a divorce and think that mediation would be beneficial to you and your spouse, contact us at Wall & Wall Attorneys at Law, P.C. We offer 30-minute no-obligation consultations. Contact us today.

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The Wall's have over more 190 years of combined legal experience as divorce and family law attorneys. They aggressively represent their clients in matters including the complex and difficult issues surrounding paternity, child custody, alimony, grandparent rights, property and debt division.

Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law PC
2168 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-441-2388

What You Should Know About Divorce Mediation

Divorce rates have increased over the past few decades and can often lead to bitter custody battles for children and litigation for property and assets. Mediation can be a better alternative to settle differences and can help in the following areas.

Keep Stronger Family Ties

Mediation can bring a speedier close to an otherwise lengthy legal battle that can adversely affect your children. This in turn will keep your family stronger, even as you and your spouse separate.

Give Greater Control Over the Divorce

Staying out of the court means that you have more control and input on coming to agreements between you and your ex-partner. Once you are in a standard divorce proceeding, you abdicate power to the courts which can lead to less than favorable outcomes for one or both parties involved as the courts will decide your fate, and not you. Mediation will help resolve conflicts faster, and on your own terms.

Help Make Sense of the Divorce

Communication with the assistance of a mediator allows for better understanding and cooperation between soon to be ex-partners that have split up. A good mediator can facilitate any disagreements that arise and by choosing this option. It is already understood from the beginning that both parties would like an agreeable outcome to what can be an otherwise hostile and painful separation.

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In mediation, a confidentiality agreement is signed, thus keeping negotiations between you and your ex-partner somewhat private. Traditional divorce proceedings in court don't allow for this confidentiality and can often cause unnecessary pain and drama amongst relatives and children. Working in the privacy of mediation will lessen the chances of destructive and bitter disagreements becoming public and causing more anguish and drama between your ex-partner and family members.

No one wants to suffer through a lengthy and costly divorce process, if it is at all avoidable. Mediation has many benefits to make the process smoother, more affordable and quicker so you can begin to move on to a new phase of your life. Would you like to know more about your options for mediation? Contact us today to discuss your needs and goals.

Author Statement:
The Wall's have over more 190 years of combined legal experience as divorce and family law attorneys. They aggressively represent their clients in matters including the complex and difficult issues surrounding paternity, child custody, alimony, grandparent rights, property and debt division.

Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law PC
2168 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-441-2388