Is Mediation a Best Option to Resolve a Divorce?

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Is Mediation a Best Option to Resolve a Divorce?

• Lynette Boggs-Perez

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• Do you know why the number of broken marriages is
  increasing rapidly? Because relationships are
  getting harder now. And according to almost every
  broken couple, a divorce is an easy option. In
  the end, everyone deserves a peaceful life. After
  all, a separation is always better than being in
  a violent relationship.
• What do you think about getting a divorce is an
  easy task? The answer is No as it consumes a
  lot of time and money. Those who want a divorce,
  need to hire a lawyer. Obviously, the process
  will be time-consuming, filing a case, waiting
  for the hearing, and it may take a very long time
  to move a case to final resolution. Therefore,
  many experts including Lynette Boggs-Perez advise
  clients to go for the mediation to resolve a
  divorce. In fact, most family law courts require
  it.

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What is Mediation?

• Mediation is a practice to resolve a dispute by
  mutual agreement of both the parties. In the
  process of mediation, parties settle to resolve
  the divorce proceedings in private, instead of
  choosing a formal court hearing before a judge.
  The mediated settlement agreement is binding on
  the parties.

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Confidentiality

• Mediation hiring is a private process and does
  not take place in open court. Also, they are not
  part of the public record. Mediations are
  confidential, and the mediator cannot be called
  as a witness to testify as to what transpired in
  mediation is the parties do not settle. Needless
  to say, it is beneficial for couples who want to
  keep the matter private, especially if they are a
  public figure.

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Cost-Effective

• In most cases, mediation is economical to resolve
  a divorce case. Whereas, going to court is quite
  expensive. If you take a case to court, you have
  to pay various expenses including filing fees,
  Attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses
  can add up over time. Therefore, choosing
  Mediation is the best option that can resolve
  divorce in an easy way and also do not disturb
  your financial stability during the process of
  separation.

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Easy procedure

• Litigation may contain a lengthy procedure and a
  number of formalities, including multiple
  hearings, depositions, paperwork, and many other
  processes. In contrast, mediation may not include
  many of those expensive and time-consuming
  processes of litigation.

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Less stressful for Kids

• Choosing mediation is also beneficial for those
  who do not want their kids to get affected by
  divorce proceedings and public hearing. It makes
  the procedure painless which is a good option in
  such a situation. Also, it helps you to protect
  your kids from any kind of stress and trauma.

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Quick Decision

• This process considers a particular timeline to
  resolve a dispute, in the comparison of
  litigation procedure. The most common reason to
  choose mediations is that you do not have to deal
  with the long hearing and other unnecessary
  formalities. The mediated settlement agreement
  will be incorporated into the Final Divorce
  Decree.

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Final Words

• In the end, every individual deserves freedom and
  happiness in life. Therefore, before taking any
  decision, it is advisable to consult an
  experienced family law attorney such as Lynette
  Boggs-Perez. After all, only an experienced
  attorney can provide you with the best options
  according to your case and circumstances.

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