Divorce can be a trying and straining time for everyone involved. A great way to avoid lengthy trials is to opt for divorce mediation. Let’s go over what you can expect when you begin mediating a divorce.
Once divorce is filed and papers are served, there will be a month or so where there is not much going on.
Once all of the initial paperwork and process are done, your divorce mediator will begin looking at what is in dispute, such as debt, custody, and the home. Mediation will normally entail hiring an attorney who’s experienced with the process.
Step one is narrowing down the issues and agreeing to things that won’t be in dispute. If there’s a home in dispute, you will either need to agree on a home value or have it appraised.
From there, you and your attorney will write up a mediation statement, including all of the issues and relevant information. On the day of mediation, you’ll meet with the mediator and go over all of the issues. They’ll hear out both sides and go over potential possibilities. They don’t make any decisions and only act as a guiding voice.
These are just some things to keep in mind when mediating a divorce. It’s important to work with someone experienced in your area. They can give you more information on the process and help you get started.
