Benefits of Divorce Mediation for All Couples

No matter what situation you find yourself in, most everyone can experience the benefits of mediation in their particular circumstances. Below we present to you some of the many benefits of divorce mediation which include:

  • Better for the Children—Your responsibility as parents will continue into the indefinite future as while you may no longer be husband and wife, you’ll always be mom and dad. Divorce Mediation keeps both parties focused on the issues that matter most to the children and avoids putting them in the middle of your divorce and using them as pawns.
  • Better for your Relationship—Because Divorce Mediation is non-adversarial, the mediator helps participants maintain a constructive relationship throughout the process and eliminates the painful “win-lose” atmosphere of traditional attorney-driven divorces by focusing on mutual interests and shared goals while helping couples communicate more effectively throughout the proceedings.
  • Better Long-term Success—Research has shown that 50% of court-ordered child support is not being adhered to one year later while 85% of mediated child support is. Additionally, children of parents who engaged in divorce mediation had significantly fewer behavioral problems and markedly better relationships with both parents over a 20-year period than those children whose parents litigated.
  • Completely Confidential—Divorce is a family matter and the issues faced by divorcing couples are better solved in private, not in a courtroom as a matter of public record in front of total strangers.
  • Completely Neutral—Your divorce mediator has both of your interests in mind and works for each of you. We represent neither of you but advocate for both and our only interest as a mediator is to reach a fair and equitable settlement that works for both of you.
  • Less Stressful—As the mediation process puts you both in control of your own destinies, all the decisions are yours. You will not spend your time worrying about what will be decided for you by the courts, a judge or your attorney. No one will be pressuring you to come to a decision and force you to agree to something you’re not quite sure is good for you.
  • Lower Cost—Because you are sharing one Accredited Professional Mediator instead of two attorneys, most people who use a mediator save at least $20,000 on their divorce compared to a collaborative divorce and as much as $70,000 compared to a litigated one. Studies have shown that mediated divorces produce the same or better results and cost as much as four to ten times less than a divorce using something other than mediation.
  • More Efficient—Since Divorce Mediation takes place face-to-face, you are making decisions in less time than it would take in the adversarial legal system, helping you both move forward with your lives in less time. The average litigated divorce can take between one and three years while the average mediated divorce takes between two and three months.
  • You’re Better Informed—Your mediator will take extra care to explain everything in as much detail as possible and bring in subject matter experts such as accountants, financial advisors, mental health counselors, mortgage professionals and real estate professionals should you need additional guidance. It is a mediator’s goal to watch out for both of your well-being and ensure that each of you is well-informed and gets the assistance you need.

We know that once you learn more about divorce mediation you’ll agree that it truly is the smarter way to divorce. If you have any questions about mediation and how divorce mediation can benefit you, please contact us to set up a consultation for you and your spouse in one of our many convenient Northern or Central New Jersey locations where we will discuss the specifics of your case and help you understand the potential options and solutions that lie ahead for each of you.