Most mediation includes the consideration of these steps, in an order that makes sense in your situation: Setting the Framework, Committing to Process, Temporary Arrangements Review and understand the spectrum of process options. Consider and commit to the core principles of mediation and share your goals and interests with one another and the mediator. Discuss the [...]

If you reach a complete agreement, you need never have a court hearing. Your agreement will be submitted to the court clerk with a request for your divorce. When the divorce is granted, the paperwork will be returned to you or your mediator for your records.

An attorney mediator doesn't give advice to either of party independently, and can't act as a lawyer for either party. The mediator's goal is to help parties agree on required issues. To do that, the mediator makes a point of looking at the issues from both sides. The mediator points out matters of concern for both [...]

Because divorce and separation involve legal questions, divorcing parties should be educated regarding their legal rights before agreeing to a settlement. Mediating parties are no exception. The way in which a party works with his/her consulting attorney varies widely depending on that party's need. Many parties consult independent counsel before signing an agreement. For example, one [...]