Mediation v litigation – Divorce Solutions

Mediation Vs Litigation

MEDIATION

Concern for Children’s Best Interests
Less Stress
Work Together
Comfortable Environment
Private & Confidential (comfortable office)
You Control Length of Time (months)
Expense: You Control
Cooperative, Amicable
You are in control of the process
Fair, Objective, Compassionate
Give and Take
See Both Sides
Compassionate, Empathetic
Ongoing Working Relationship with Spouse and Children
You are Educated & Guided
Addresses Future Issues, Relationship
Sensible & Responsible Negotiation
Ongoing Working Relationship with Spouse and Children

LITIGATION

Attorneys/Judge Control process
Adversarial, Confrontational & Combative
Public (cold, intimidating courtroom)
Attorneys Control Length of Time (Year + 2)
Expense: Attorneys Control
Biased, Partisan, One-Sided
Fight to the finish
Combative, Confrontational
Children may be used as Pawns
Stressful
Work Against Each Other
Attorney Dictates
Unfamiliar, Intimidating Courtroom
Get the Most You Can Now
All-or-Nothing Mentality
Often Results in Hurt Feelings and Irreparably Damaged Relationships with Spouse and Children

Benefits Of
Mediation

What Does
Mediation Entail?

Divorce Process
When Mediated

Mediation Vs
Litigation

Disadvantages of
Divorce Litigation

Mediation and
The Mediator

Cost of
Mediation

Mediation Service
Includes