Will your family law attorney suggest divorce mediation? four ways to know

If you and your spouse have decided to amicably end your marriage, you may want to consider using a mediator instead of following traditional procedures. Your family law attorney can suggest a mediator and can be present throughout the process if you wish. Here are some cases where mediation is an option.

Both agree to divorce

If you and your partner have mutually agreed to an amicable divorce, using a mediator may be ideal in your case. In many cases, the split is not completely mutual on both sides, which can cause various problems as the process progresses. If you can both agree that getting out of the marriage is equally beneficial, you may not want to go to the trouble of hiring a lawyer to help you.

Couples who mutually agree to divorce are more likely to work together to come to an agreement on issues such as custody, property division, and other important factors. Using a mediator, both of you can determine your own agreement to take before the judge.

No plans to get back together

Although breaking up is a difficult idea to comprehend, some couples realize that it is something they must do. Couples who realize there is no hope of getting back together and fully accept that fact are good candidates for divorce through mediation. These couples have accepted the fact that their married life is over and are therefore emotionally ready to move on. This mindset makes the process more peaceful, leaving both parties in a healthy state of mind.

Everyone involved is honest

Another factor that will help determine whether or not you should use a mediator for your divorce is honesty. If your separation was due to dishonesty by either party, regardless of the issue, a lawyer may be a better option for you. If there was no dishonesty in your relationship (that you know of) but your spouse has had dishonest tendencies with other people in the past, you may also want to go to a lawyer to fully protect yourself.

However, if neither of you has reason to believe that the other person is not telling the truth, you may be able to avoid using a lawyer. This will allow you to feel comfortable with a voluntary exchange of information. Your family law attorney can be present if you prefer, but it is not always necessary.

Do you agree on how children should be raised?

When a marriage is about to end, one of the first concerns becomes the well-being of the children. As parents, you want to do everything you can to make the entire divorce process as simple and stress-free as possible. Mediation can be a great way for the two of you to speak face-to-face in a controlled environment to discuss custody issues, child support payments, the division of vacation time, and any other important aspect of parenting. This way of making decisions regarding children is ideal for everyone, because you, as parents, can decide on these issues instead of leaving them in the hands of others. That is why both of you should aspire to be on the same page as to how your children should be raised; Otherwise, you run the risk of allowing decisions to be reduced to the observations of the ombudsman for minors and the ruling of the judge.

If you are ending your marriage, it may be beneficial to ask your family law attorney about mediation. This process could make everyone involved less stressed and more at peace with the decision.