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What Should I Expect During Divorce Mediation?
If you are considering divorce mediation, understanding what happens during each stage of this process is vital to ensure you effectively navigate this process and achieve the best possible outcome for your case. Please continue reading to learn what you can expect during Ocean County Divorce Mediation sessions and how our team can help you reach a mutually beneficial divorce settlement agreement.
What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that helps couples avoid the pitfalls of litigation, including the cost, time spent, and emotional toll. In divorce mediation, a neutral third party, the mediator, will discuss and resolve the issues in your divorce. Mediation sessions typically take place in an informal setting. This divorce route is must less stressful and more confidential than traditional court proceedings.
The mediator enables communication and negotiation between you and your spouse to help you achieve a mutually beneficial agreement on the terms that will apply to the termination of your marriage, including child custody, alimony, property division, and more. It’s important to note that both parties must be willing to cooperate for this process to be successful as it relies on open communication and willingness to compromise.
What Are the Different Stages?
When considering divorce mediation, understanding the different stages is imperative to effectively navigate the process and achieve the best possible outcome for both parties. During your first session, both parties will disclose information and discuss issues that need to be resolved. This is an opportunity for all parties involved to ask questions and share perspectives. The mediator will allow each party to raise their concerns and frame their needs regarding the settlement agreement. This ensures that all interests are addressed thoroughly to achieve a favorable outcome. Each party must be honest to identify areas of contention while highlighting areas where interests may overlap. This way the mediator can offer creative solutions that are agreeable to both parties.
As mentioned above, divorce mediation aims to settle disputes between parties to reach an agreement that both sides can accept. Therefore, they will brainstorm, and evaluate different options that may work. It’s important to remain flexible during this stage as it’s not always possible to negotiate an agreement that fully satisfies all of each spouse’s interests. Following negotiations, the mediator and your legal counsel will draft a settlement agreement concluding the process. Both parties must thoroughly review the agreement before signing it. Once it has been signed it must be filed with the court and the judge will determine whether the terms seem fair. If deemed appropriate, the judge will incorporate it into the final divorce decree.
As you can see, mediation is a highly effective tool for couples to resolve their differences and reach an agreement that works for all parties involved. At the Law Office of Sarina Gianna, we are prepared to help you amicably resolve your issues. Connect with our firm today to discuss your case.