In 2021, the U.S. Census reported the divorce rate in the country was 6.9 per 1,000 women. Mediation can be a good option to settle a divorce. It could help you to save time and money. However, mediation does require you and your spouse to work together. Missteps...
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Can using mediation in your divorce make dividing assets easier?
When going through a divorce in California, one of the primary concerns that many couples face is the division of their assets. From shared homes and financial accounts to personal belongings with sentimental value, deciding who gets what can be a daunting task. Given...
How can you maximize mediation during your divorce?
Mediation could provide an effective alternative to a volatile and tense split. Relying on a third party to facilitate productive conversation, you and your spouse might be able to reach an agreement on aspects of your divorce. Knowing how to maximize this benefit can...
Who chooses the mediator?
Finding a way to work out your divorce agreement outside of court can be beneficial for everyone. It puts you in control and allows you and your spouse to work through everything on your own terms. To have this opportunity, you may want to take advantage of mediation....
Is mediation or arbitration right for your divorce?
One of the most emotionally draining processes is divorce. Luckily, you have options that may help assuage some of the rigors of a full-court proceeding. If you and your spouse want to forego a formal divorce hearing and try to settle your affairs out of the...
FAQs about using divorce mediation
When facing a divorce in California, you might feel overwhelmed by the legal procedures and emotional toll. One method that can reduce both stress and conflict is mediation. Mediation offers a more amicable and collaborative approach to resolving disputes in divorce...
2 common misconceptions about using mediation in your divorce
According to Forbes, 689,308 divorces occurred in 2021. To navigate the complexities of divorce, many people turn to mediation as a less adversarial alternative to traditional divorce proceedings. Mediation offers a space for the divorcing parties to come together and...
Achieving the alimony you deserve in divorce mediation
Navigating the intricacies of divorce, particularly when it comes to matters like alimony, can be challenging and emotionally taxing. However, divorce mediation offers a potential solution for couples to reach a fair and satisfactory agreement. Learn about the...
How divorce mediation benefits your children
Children of divorced couples tend to have more behavioral and mental health issues than children of married couples. However, divorce may still be healthier for your family than staying together. After all, combative parents cannot create a healthy environment...
Are mediated and collaborative divorce the same thing?
Like many American couples, you may want to make sure your divorce goes as smoothly as possible. While litigation was once the norm, more and more couples are finding that negotiating outside of court can bring many benefits. Both mediated and collaborative divorce...