San Diego has a large military community, and just like couples outside of the military, face the same issues, even when it comes to divorce. Military couples have unique needs due to the circumstances around the marriage, lengthy absences or deployment for example. These strains can cause individuals to grow apart. Even the stress and strains that can come from an injury can really take its toll within the home.
Outside of the stresses of military life, you don't want to have a divorce that will create more stress than the situation requires. Divorce mediation is a great way to avoid any additional stress and possible expenses that can come for military families. We have helped military couples of all branches get a divorce at an affordable rate, without having to go to court.
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How Does Military Divorce Work?
Outside of the various nuances with a military family, the San Diego military divorce will typically go down the same path as a traditional divorce. We work to provide military families an expiditious way to navigate the California courts. Having helped many military familes with their divorce, our divorce mediators understand the flexibility and expertise needed to assist in bringing the marriage to a conclusion in the path of least resistance.
Advantages of Mediation
Fast
Beyond the cost savings, many military couples turn to mediation because it’s simply a faster process. With mediation the timeframe is put back in your hands as opposed to the courts. It’s not uncommon for a traditional divorce to take 8 months just to be seen with a judge for the start of the process. With mediation, communication permitting, you will be able to settle your divorce in about 3-5 weeks on average. The discussions and negotiations will be handled on your time when you are both available; A Fair Way Mediation will work to help you both come to a conclusion as quickly as possible without rushing either person. We want to make sure there is a fair agreement for both parties upon completion of the divorce discussions.
Affordable
In comparison to traditional divorce litigation, mediation is an affordable process. A traditional divorce where each spouse obtains their own lawyer can easily exceed $25,000+, whereas with mediation, the average cost of a mediated divorce is anywhere between $3500 - $7000 (depending on the complexity of the case). If you are both able to communicate, mediation is the smart way to go while effectively coming to the same conclusion as you would with lawyers involved. The future of your lives is settled by you, not the final decision by a judge.
Don't Go to Court
Once your divorce case gets brought into the judicial system, it now becomes a public record, which is another reason why couples choose mediation over litigation. All discussions during mediation, including the final agreement, are settled out of court and remain private. After you both have come to an agreement, the MSA (marital settlement agreement) will be drafted up by A Fair Way Mediation and you simply have to turn it into the courts to bring the divorce to a close.
Settlements that Matter
As the result of reaching a mutual agreement during mediation, parties to the action are much more inclined to buy in to and follow through on agreements.You Make the Final Decision! Family mediation affords the opportunity for YOU to accept or reject any final agreement or settlement, not a third party, not a judge, not a jury.
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About A Fair Way Mediation
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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