Ending a marriage can be challenging for everyone that’s involved. Emotions are often running high and divorcing couples can find it tough to come to an agreement.
Whether it’s arguing over asset division, financial support, or child custody, your divorce isn’t going smoothly. Sometimes, even divorce attorneys can find themselves being dragged into the disagreements.
Thankfully, going through divorce mediation can help couples resolve their disagreements. Still not sure if this is the right move for your pending divorce? The benefits of partnering with a CT divorce mediator may surprise you.
You may be wondering if mediation is a legal requirement in Connecticut. While some states like Alabama and California often require couples to go through mediation, usually when child custody is involved, it’s not something Connecticut forces couples to attend.
However, a judge may recommend attending mediation classes if the divorce is getting messy. With that being said, what is divorce mediation?
Your mediator is a non-involved third party, usually someone with experience in counseling. Their role is to listen to both parties without judgment or favoritism. Remember, the mediator is a unbiased third party. Both you and your spouse need to agree to attend mediation. This isn’t a legal requirement, it’s almost always voluntary.
The goal at the end of the session is for divorcing couples to agree on their differences. Once couples reach an agreement, their divorce usually proceeds smoothly through the legal process.
Regardless of where you live, if you and your soon-to-be former spouse can’t agree on issues like financial support or child custody divorce mediation can help you resolve issues holding up the legal process. However, this isn’t the only benefit of divorce mediation.
Did you know pretty much everything you say in court goes on the record? So, if you and your spouse are hurling insults at each other, everything is being taken down by the court stenographer. This means others may be able to request copies of your divorce proceedings, including your children once they turn 18. Chances are, you’d rather your children not find out their parents are insulting each other in open court.
Being in a courtroom can be stressful, even when it’s only for a divorce. Attending mediation not only helps prevent any regrettable comments from being recorded in court, but it can also help alleviate some stress. Mediation is a safe and calming space where divorcing couples can work out their issues in relative privacy.
While you and your spouse are arguing over who gets what, your children are taking all of this in. Adults aren’t the only ones emotionally impacted by a divorce, children can also feel stress, anger, sadness, and confusion.
Your children may even be placed in the position of having to choose one parent over the other in court. The stress this can place on a child can affect them for the rest of their lives.
Going to mediation can help reduce the stress your divorce may be placing on your children. When you and your spouse can work the details out with a mediator, children are typically left out of the process. Instead of having to watch and listen to their parents argue, children can see everyone reaching an agreement.
A quick note. A divorce mediator can’t decide where a child will live or determine financial support amounts.
However, the mediator can help divorcing parents reach an agreement that is usually acceptable to the judge. Your judge in your divorce is the one who makes all of the final decisions. Mediation only makes it easier for divorcing parents and especially their children.
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You can let the court take care of any issues holding up your divorce. The primary downside is you’re probably not going to like the court’s solution.
Ensuring the court fully understands your concerns and issues is almost impossible. The court usually tries to find a solution it believes is in the best interests of everyone. Since the court often doesn’t have the full story, what it considers fair may not be best for anyone involved.
Going through mediation can help you avoid this issue. Mediation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get everything you want in the divorce but at least you have a say in the process. Who knows, you and your almost ex-spouse may be able to work out a type of trade.
For example, if assets and child custody are holding your divorce up, you may be able to reach an acceptable compromise. This is something you usually can’t accomplish in divorce court.
Filing for divorce isn’t cheap, especially when you and your spouse can’t agree on terms. You can shell out funds for divorce attorneys and pay for a lengthy trial. By the time your divorce is finally finished, your legal bills may be more than you can easily afford. Guess what, you can keep your divorce affordable by attending mediation classes.
There is a cost for mediation but it’s significantly less than your attorney’s hourly or flat rate. You can also skip the cost of a lengthy trial. Best of all, mediation can help ensure your divorce only takes a few weeks to finalize instead of months.
Getting ready for divorce mediation doesn’t take a lot of time or effort. However, you also don’t want to show up without being prepared.
Take a little time to write down the issues you and your spouse are having trouble with. Include your idea of a solution but don’t expect to get everything you’re asking for out of the process. Mediation is about listening to what your partner wants out of the divorce and finding room for compromise.
Divorces can be stressful and emotionally draining. To help ensure your legal rights are protected, it’s a good idea to work with an experienced divorce lawyer. Your attorney can help you navigate the process and even recommend a mediator if necessary.
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