My spouse has convinced me that we should use a mediator for our divorce. I don’t trust him and I’m wondering if the mediator is going to be on his side and if I won’t get what I’m owed?
Mediation Issues
My spouse and I have decided to mediate our divorce.
“My spouse and I have decided to mediate our divorce. Is there any way we can control the costs of the mediation process? ” The mediation process itself is likely to be less expensive than a process which involves court hearings and/or a full trial on disputed issues. However, even in mediation you and your […]
What will happen once we reach an agreement in divorce mediation?
Robert Kane, a family lawyer in Parsippany, answers: At a successful mediation, the parties will leave with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which is an outline of the terms that the parties have agreed to. The mediator will advise the parties to take the MOU to their respective attorneys for the parties to each review […]
What happens if we attempt divorce mediation and it fails?
What if we try divorce mediation and it doesn’t work out? Do we have to go to court, or are there other options?
How can you use Self-Empowerment during the time of divorce?
Divorce has its way to hurt a person’s self esteem, confidence and worth. Therefore is it important for you to regain a sense of yourself and focus on YOU through the process of self empowerment. This does not mean to become self-absorbed or to focus on your ego; it rather means to increase your […]
Podcast: Janet Boyle on Advising Mediation and Why It’s Useful
In this podcast, Janet Boyle answers: “When would you advise divorce mediation to be used and why is it useful in the divorce process?”
My husband and I want to mediate. Do we need lawyers too? Why?
Karen A. Covy, J.D. is a divorce attorney and family law mediator in Chicago Illinois . She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends, How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially and Legally.
What Are The Alternatives To Going To Court?
Give mediation a shot if you’re hesitant to go to court, yet still want it to be an option should your alternative fail.
A friend told me that women always do worse in divorce mediation…
“A friend told me that women always do worse in divorce mediation than in the traditional process. How can I be sure that I won’t be ripped off?” As a Highly Experienced Divorce Mediator, it is vitally important to recognize and acknowledge how a person may be feeling during the mediation process, but to also […]
Why should divorcing couples consider mediation?
The traditional legal process of ending your marriage can be painful due to the fact that the system is adversarial and couples are engaged in a lawsuit. It is my firm belief that any couple who is contemplating ending their marriage should consider utilizing divorce mediation with an experienced professional mediator. (The few exceptions would […]
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