Mediation

Family matters do not always need to be litigated in the public court system. The idea that family matters such as divorce, child custody, and property division must be handled in court is not only dated, but expensive and impractical. 

Mediation is a process involving a neutral third party who assists the two disputing parties to reach a resolution to their conflict. Mediation has become a preferable alternative to litigation, as it is less adversarial, more private, potentially less expensive than litigation, and often promotive of cooperation between the parties after the divorce or dispute.

Unfortunately, many family lawyers may unnecessarily increase acrimony between the parties, resulting in excessive litigation, anger, resentment, and expensive legal bills. However, that is not the case with our team, as our clients’ interests are paramount, and we will work strive to reach a negotiated resolution mediation whenever appropriate. 

Litigating divorce and other family law disputes involves a multitude of delays and expenses, and can result in even more friction in the end. In contrast, mediated settlements can proceed at faster pace, can reduce expenses, and can result in a more harmonious outcome. 

Benefits of Mediation

There are many great benefits of mediation, including:

• It is handled in a confidential and comfortable environment
• It is often more efficient and less costly than litigation
• It is mutually beneficial, as the result is something both parties have agreed to, rather than something imposed by judge against at least one of the parties’ wills
• It can result in a more harmonious outcome in the end, which benefits both parties
• It is generally faster than litigation 
  

Contact Our Team 

If you are interested in learning if mediation is right for you and your family, then feel free to contact our team at LLM Family Law. Our team is highly skilled and experienced in handling mediation for a variety of family law cases, including complex ones. Contact us to schedule a consultation.