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Jul 28

Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce Mediation in Pennsylvania

Divorce Mediation

Even with the difficult emotions you face after your marriage has ended, you may still want to find ways to amicably resolve your differences with your ex-spouse. One of the most effective ways to do this is through divorce mediation.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a proceeding involving a third party “neutral,” someone who represents neither you nor your spouse. Instead, the mediator is tasked with helping you work together to identify and implement mutually beneficial solutions to your differences. The mediator does not make any determinations of “right and wrong,” and will not make any determinations of fact or render any rulings in favor of one party or the other. In addition, while evidence may be helpful to help work toward solutions, evidence is never used to persuade the court or to seek a finding by the mediator.

What are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation?

There are a number of advantages to pursuing a resolution to your divorce through mediation:

  • Typically, mediation is less expensive than litigation—First, the parties generally split the cost of mediation services. Second, because there’s no jury and the mediator will not make any determinations of fact, there’s no need to engage in lengthy discovery of evidence, one of the components of litigation that involves substantial expense. Furthermore, because you typically resolve the issues through interaction and compromise, there’s usually no need for costly expert witnesses.
  • Mediation can be completed in far less time—With most mediators, you can schedule mediation within a couple months. Furthermore, most mediation is completed in one or a couple sessions, as there’s no need to call witnesses, introduce evidence and engage in the seemingly endless motions and procedures found at trial.
  • Mediation gives you an active voice in the resolution—With a court proceeding, you put forward evidence and then wait for a third party (the judge or jury) to rule on the evidence. In mediation, you can propose a new resolution at any time and can always reject a proposed resolution from your ex-spouse.
  • Mediation improves post-divorce relationships—A key benefit, especially when there are minor children, is that you don’t engage in bitter or acrimonious exchanges, so you’re better able to move forward together.

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At the office of Joanne E. Kleiner & Associates, we have more than 25 years of family law experience. We’ll help you stay focused on what matters. To schedule an appointment with an experienced Pennsylvania divorce attorney, contact our office online or call us at 215-886-1266.

Jun 14, 2012

Divorce Mediation in Pennsylvania

Divorce can easily become a lose-lose proposition, and often everyone involved ends up emotionally scarred — particularly in heavily litigated divorces. However, divorce mediation offers an alternative to bitter court battles and may make your divorce less stressful. Even in cases where the ex-spouses feel animosity toward one another, an experienced Pennsylvania divorce mediator can help resolve situations that at first seem impossible.

What is divorce mediation?

Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps you resolve disputes relative to your divorce. The goal of divorce mediation is to help the spouses reach agreements on all or some of their disputes. Divorce mediation is successful because it is based on the following principles:

• Communication
• Fairness
• Flexibility
• Negotiation
• Problem solving
• Privacy and confidentiality

The family court often encourages divorcing couples to try divorce mediation before bringing issues to court. Successful divorce mediation can resolve numerous issues including:

• Spousal/child support
• Child custody/visitation
• Property/debt division

Divorce litigation can drain your finances and your emotional fortitude — especially in divorces involving embittered child custody issues and/or large marital assets that can drag on in court for years. And even once the divorce is over, you can still suffer from the financial and emotional fallout.

In a divorce you have a choice — you can either battle over every issue in court, expending time, money and energy, or you can try mediation. A mediated divorce can offer many benefits, including:

• Reduced legal and court costs
• Quicker problem resolution
• Increased control of problem resolution
• Equal airing of grievances
• Cooperation between spouses
• Co-parenting solutions
• Family issues decided by you rather than the judge

A Pennsylvania mediator can help

A contentious divorce can have devastating effects on you and your family. To discuss how a divorce mediator can help you navigate your divorce, contact us online or call (215) 886-1266 to schedule a consultation.

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