How does divorce mediation actually work in Louisville? What do you need to know about mediation as you approach your divorce? One of the most surprisingly unknown facts about divorce for most people is that the cost of your divorce, as well as the time it takes to complete are directly related to the amount of disagreement between you and your soon-to-be former spouse as well as your ability to resolve those disagreements and reach a settlement.
Does divorce mediation actually work in Louisville and why should you consider it as part of your divorce case? Mediation is proven venue for resolving part or all of a disputed issue in a cost-effective and timely manner. Our Courts require the parties to attempt to resolve a disputed issue in mediation prior to going to trial. Another advantage of mediation is that it keeps your personal and private information out of the public record and maintains a more confidential and private setting for resolving these issues.
In a divorce mediation the parties work with a certified mediator who is a neutral third party. The mediator works to clearly identify the issue(s) at hand, the opening position of each party and the facts surrounding the disagreement. An experienced mediator knows Family Law and how these matters are usually handled. They provide insight on where the dispute is headed and work to help the parties to find common ground. The mediator does not provide legal counsel, and this is why it is important to have our experienced divorce and family law attorneys by your side throughout the process. Any agreement should be crafted into a settlement agreement which is presented to the Court for review and ultimately approval.
Mediation can be an effective venue for resolving disagreements concerning any aspect of a divorce such as child custody and visitation, the valuation and division of assets such as a business or professional practice and retirement accounts or support issues including maintenance.
What makes divorce mediation actually work in Louisville Louisville divorce cases? It is a controlled, managed atmosphere which is designed to help the parties to reach a settlement with the guidance of a neutral party in a private, confidential environment. Mediation often takes the personalities out of the way or at least reduces their impact allowing the issue to be resolved and the case to move forward.
You need to protect your interests throughout your divorce case, including during a mediation. We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our former clients and contact us or call 502-584-1108 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced divorce and family law attorneys.
