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Family Law Mediation

Family Lawyers for Mediation

Find your path to a peaceful resolution and achieve mutually agreed outcomes through mediation.

Family law mediation offers you a supportive and confidential process to communicate with your former partner and collaboratively explore solutions with the guidance of a neutral mediator. This allows you to work toward mutually agreeable outcomes for issues like parenting, support, and property division, often leading to more lasting and amicable resolutions.

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What is family law mediation?

Family law mediation is a voluntary and confidential process where a neutral third party, the mediator, helps separating spouses or partners discuss and resolve family law issues outside of court.

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When can mediation help?

Family law mediation be a valuable tool for finding mutually agreeable solutions when navigating separation and divorce. It can be helpful in situations such as:

  • When you and your former partner want to maintain control over the outcome of your separation instead of having a judge decide.
  • If you are seeking a more collaborative approach to resolving disputes about parenting arrangements.
  • When you need assistance in facilitating open and productive communication regarding financial matters like property division and support.
  • If you are aiming for a resolution that addresses the specific needs and interests of your family in a confidential setting.

What to expect during mediation

You and your former partner will meet with a neutral mediator who will guide the conversation and help you identify common ground and potential solutions.

The mediator will facilitate open communication, ensuring both of you have the opportunity to express your perspectives and explore various options for resolving your disputes regarding issues like parenting arrangements, financial support, and property division.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the mediator in family law mediation?

The mediator is a neutral third party who helps to facilitate the conversation between you and your former partner. They will not take sides or make decisions for you but instead guide the discussion, identifying areas of agreement and helping you explore potential solutions to resolve any family issues.

It is often a more cost-effective and time-efficient process that allows you and your former partner to maintain control over the outcomes and providing you with a more confidential and less adversarial environment for resolving sensitive family matters.

Yes, if you and your former partner reach a settlement agreement during mediation, and that agreement is properly documented and signed by both parties, it becomes a legally binding contract.

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