According to a recent article published by mediate.com, divorce mediation has an 80% success rate for resolving divorces amicably. Many California couples find that they can use divorce mediation to end the marriage more amicably and faster than battling through the litigation process. This article explores the purpose and benefits of mediation as well as the factors influencing the success of mediation with information sourced from mediate.com.
The purpose of mediation.
- Mediation is voluntary.
- Mediation encourages open communication and compromise.
- The mediator is a neutral third party whose goal is to facilitate a resolution that is acceptable to both parties.
- The mediator can give parties unbiased opinions about the strengths and weaknesses of their legal arguments.
- The mediator is typically very experienced and can suggest various options to questions involving custody and/or property division.
Factors influencing success of mediation.
- The presence of a neutral mediator balances power and facilitates productive discussions.
- The voluntary nature of mediation encourages commitment to finding solutions that work for both parties.
- The flexibility of mediation allows couples to address concerns and options that are unique to their family and circumstances, which would be more customized than the solutions a court would generally impose.
Benefits of mediation.
- Cost-effectiveness.
- Speed.
- A healthier, more constructive transition to post-divorce life.
- Promotes amicable resolutions, which can help reduce the stress and anxiety of children caught in the divorce process.
- Creativity in solution finding is much easier through mediation.
Contact an Experienced Divorce Attorney
The statistics show that mediation can be an effective tool for divorcing couples, and having a knowledgeable and experienced attorney by your side during the mediation process can further facilitate the success of the process. At the Law Office of David Knecht, we have extensive experience with divorce all other family law matters. Contact us at 707-451-4502.
