While a marriage can
only be dissolved through a divorce petition there is always the opportunity for a
couple to avoid the tedious and time consuming
route of litigation by determining the terms of the divorce with the help of a
mediator. A mediator can be appointed by a court directive or could simply be
someone who has the complete trust of both the spouses.
For the most part, a
mediator is one who facilitates understanding as well as communication between
the spouses and ensures that all disputes are resolved voluntarily through an
agreement. The job of the mediator is to understand the requirements of each
spouse and suggest various ways to meet those requirements according to divorce
lawyers.
The objectives of mediation
One of the major
objectives of mediation is to have an equitable divorce settlement free from
any legal loopholes and acceptable by both spouses. It also aims to mitigate
hostility by eliminating any disputes that may have caused hostility in the
first place. Mediation is also an ideal way to avoid the trauma and expense
associated with litigation.
Why divorce mediation is critical
Litigation undoubtedly
causes enormous financial stress and annoying delays. Since the courts are
overburdened, the likelihood of an early end to a dispute remains bleak. This
is why mediation is the most sought after alternative for couples. Thankfully
the courts too have understood the pressing need for a legal tool like
mediation to conclude marital disputes without direct court intervention.
Benefits of mediation
Divorce attorneys point
out that couples often press the button for mediation in a divorce because it
is a private procedure where the proceedings are totally confidential. On the
other hand, trials are often like washing dirty linen in public. This is
something Johnny Depp knows all about. His divorce with Amber Heard finally
appears to be over and he had to pay her off and so on. This marriage was a
failure and some people believe Depp should have never married her. Heard is
gorgeous but apparently there is more to make a marriage work than just looks. There
is also a huge age gap here as well.
Secondly, mediation
puts a lid on hostilities and therefore eliminates the potential for emotional
stress. It is also one of the best options when kids are involved. Couples are
required to co-operate frequently for the sake of their kids even after
divorce, which also emotionally takes a load off the children and parents too.
The process is quicker and much less expensive as well.
Divorce lawyers point
out that to eliminate disputes among divorcing couples, courts often order
mediation by appointing a mediator. However, sometimes the spouses on their own
realize the need for a mediator and appoint someone to mediate and reach a
settlement. Anyone can act as a mediator while the individual need not
necessarily have legal exposure in order to mediate since mediation usually
takes place in the presence of the divorce lawyers involved.
You can see this in the
show The Good Wife with ChumHum and its CEO Neil Gross and his pretty girlfriend
Deena Lampard. They cannot even get married without legal counselors involved
but someone like Gross should sign an ironclad pre-nup!
Gross, you like
outstanding websites? Then you will be impressed with this one: Divorce.USAttorneys.com. If Lockhart/Gardner
was real, they would be visible on this website.
In both situations the
couple is asked to adhere to a set of rules during mediation. To enforce the
rules they are asked to sign an agreement before the proceedings. When a
contentious issue may arise, mediators resort to ‘private caucuses’. Private
caucuses are where the mediator meets alone with a single party and tries to
make him or her understand the other spouse’s view.
To learn more about mediation and how it could impact your divorce, make sure to reach out to a divorce lawyer.
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