Sometimes we get appointed by judges in our county to actually conduct mediation. Sometimes lawyers independently of the court system agree on the selection of a mediator and there are times that I’m selected by my colleagues to mediate a case. Mediation is an interesting phenomena. If it’s not properly handled and the parties are […]
Mediation Issues
Can you mediate a high net-worth divorce with mediation?
Mediation can be used in high net worth cases, it may however be prudent for high net worth individuals to obtain the assistance of other professionals, such as an attorney and accountant to assist in the mediation process. In the event the mediation is successful, that attorney or that accountant, who were used, would be […]
Can information be kept confidential in mediation?
If there is specific information that a party does not want the mediator to share with another party, the person requesting the confidential information can ask the mediator for that information to remain between that specific party and the mediator. If such a request is made the mediator may only disclose the confidential information that […]
Can you mediate a case where there are major power imbalances between the couple?
The job of a good mediator is to balance out the parties and make sure that both parties have an opportunity to be heard. If this is successful then the likelihood of achieving a positive result in mediation is more likely. Regarding domestic violence issues, mediation is also still possible. Depending on the specifics of […]
Does mediation, arbitration, or litigation work best for complex divorce cases?
Mediation can resolve complex divorce cases provided the parties are able to agree on valuation issues and a fair allocation of assets. If that is not possible then litigation would be to determine the disputed values and what is an equitable allocation of the marital assets and debts. Arbitration without a prior agreement is not […]
What can someone do to prepare for the divorce mediation process?
In order to best prepare for the divorce mediation process, a party is to gather and organize any documentation that helps support a particular issue or a claim. It is also helpful to think of a best-case scenario, a worst-case scenario, as well as areas where compromise is possible. If the party is also represented […]
Does the entire case need to be mediated?
Yes. In mediation, it is possible to mediate specific issues while other issues are left for a judge to decide. For example, the parties may mediate the allocation of parental responsibilities which deals with decision making and parenting time, but leave the financial issues for the court, such as who pays what in child support, […]
How much does mediation typically cost?
Mediation is probably the least expensive form of alternative dispute resolution, on the high side mediation could cost around $1,500, on the low side mediation could cost around $500. The difference in cost depends on the issues mediated and the number of sessions. Matthew R. Majernik is a highly skilled mediator and family lawyer in […]
How long does a typical mediation process take in Illinois?
Mediation can typically be completed in a couple of weeks or a month. The length of the mediation process will depend on how many issues are being mediated and the schedules of the party and the mediator. A session can be as short as a few minutes or as long as a few hours depending […]
Using Mediation In Illinois to Settle a Divorce Case – The Advantages
What are the advantages of using mediation in Illinois to settle a case? Mediation can typically be completed in a couple of weeks or a month.
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