We are very aware that sometimes individuals and couples are looking for an urgent divorce. While mediation helps expedite the process, it is important to not rush the divorce in order to make sure the agreement is set and the paperwork done properly.
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If both parties are in agreement the divorce process can be done much quicker as there shouldn’t be too much to negotiate. Here at A Fair Way Divorce Mediation we understand that you both want to move on with your lives and our goal is to help you do this in the most cost-effective and efficient way.
Mediation or Litigation?
Couples go the mediation route as opposed to the litigation route for various reasons including:Cost, No Court, Time, and Stress.
Unlike a traditional divorce lawyer, mediation represents BOTH parties and doesn’t take sides. Our primary goal is to hear each side out and work as the go between for communication to help come to a peaceful agreement.With a traditional lawyer, things can get dragged out for months on end and billable hours continue to pile up, often leaving each side with a hefty overall final bill.
Time
With a traditional divorce, it can take quite some time for each party to go through their lawyers and the back and forth to come to an agreement. I’m sure you’ve heard stories of divorce cases often lasting a year or more to settle.
During a divorce mediation, time plays an important role in the process. There is one point of communication that can help cut back on the time spent for each side to discuss with a lawyer and wait for the others response. The mediator will provide the go between and understands the divorce does not need to be a drawn out scenario.
No Court
Besides the costs of a traditional divoce which is discussed below, is that one of the biggest reasons couples use divorce mediation is that they don’t have to go to court. This can often cause stress and anxiety, and can often leave the final judgement in the judges hands. Typically one party leaves this scenario very unhappy.
With Mediation, each party gets to have their say without going to court. This can help alleviate the stresses of court and leaves the decision of your lives out of the judges hands. This also saves a lot of time having to show up to continuous court dates to argue the case out.
Cost
This is the biggest reason that couples choose divorce mediation. With a divorce mediator, the average cost of a divorce is about $3,000 to $7,000. There can be situations where there are a lot of major items to discuss such as custody, property resolution, spousal support and more. But the average cost stays right around that price.
With a traditional divorce lawyer the costs can exceed $15,000 and up from beginning to end. We’ve all heard the stories of a drawn out divorce that ended up costing each party thousands of dollars.
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As one of Southern California's top divorce mediators, A Fair Way Mediation has helped 100s of couples to obtain an affordable and peaceful divorce without going to court. We save our clients thousands of dollars in litigation fees and specialize in all forms of divorce mediation including military divorce and same sex divorce mediation. Our divorce mediators are skilled in all the facets of mediation and will guide you through the process. We provide divorce mediation services for couples throughout San Diego, Palm Springs, Riverside County and Rancho Mirage, Temecula, and Cathedral City.
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Why Couples Turn to Mediation
Encourages Communication
Unlike traditional divorce proceedings that can create further conflict, mediation encourages open dialogue between the spouses. By providing a supportive environment, the San Diego divorce mediation team at A Fair Way Mediation promotes effective communication allowing both parties to express their concerns and needs in a positive manner. This approach helps couples maintain a peaceful relationship, even more so when children are involved. Your San Diego divorce mediator will act as a neutral 3rd part to help sort through the issues that need to be discussed and agreed upon, giving plenty of time for each side to express their goals and work to a solution. Oftentimes with litigation, couples end up having to communicate directly with their respective lawyers which can increase the amount of time to complete the divorce and lose the ability to convey their thoughts and needs accurately to the other spouse.
Decision-Making Power
Mediation also gives couples more control over the decisions that will impact their futures. Rather than having to rely on a judge to make a final determination that will dictate your future, mediation allows couples to participate in negotiations to reach mutually agreed upon solutions. This level of control reduces the feeling of helplessnes and leads to greater satisfaction with the final settlement. Most marriages have issues that couples specifically understand for themselves, and it's difficult to have to present a case in front of a judge who does not fully understand the intricacies of your marriage and that will ultimately decide your fate based information that is provided by the respective lawyers.