Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation
When your support system throughout your marriage is tied to your partner, a divorce can suddenly make you feel as though your lifeline has disappeared. Many divorcing couples think the only answer is to litigate a settlement.
Here is a comparison of what happens with litigation vs. mediation and why the mediation process succeeds where litigation fails:
Macktaz & George LLC
Divorce Mediation
105 Sockanosset Crossroads
Suite 318
Cranston, RI 02920 - MAP
(401) 942-3000
Macktaz & George Divorce Mediation - 105 Sockanosset Crossroads, Suit 318, Cranston, RI 02920 - (401) 942-3000
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Your first mediation session will be a complimentary face to face meeting where we will meet with both parties. This is a free consultation. We use this initial meeting as an opportunity to describe our mediation process and answer intial questions you may have.
"Thank you for making this year one of true happiness and joy. My daughter and I are eternally grateful for your help." - R. Newport
Mediation - The Most Effective Rhode Island Divorce Method
Combined attorneys' fees can deplete a family's finances even before discovery, delays, trials, and countless phone conversations between attorneys.
Mediation is a process that employs facilitators. Even with consulting attorneys and a detailed agreement, the savings in time and money are substantial.
If custody is contested, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for your children who may insist upon invasive psychological evaluations of the family.
The two of you will determine what's in the best interests of your children.
The Division of Property will be based on:
- How aggressive your lawyer is compared to the other lawyer.
- Prescribed court schedules.
- Whether you or your spouse has more stamina for battle.
The mediator helps you negotiate a fair settlement.
Even the most poised, self-assured individuals can find themselves one of the walking wounded after experiencing the antagonistic and debilitating experience of watching your spouse and yourself being reduced to your lowest common denominator.
You will maintain your dignity. You will experience the challenge of working with your spouse to make the best of a bad situation. If you can't save the marriage, mediation can save the divorce.
The outcome is decided by a judge.
The outcome will be determined by you and your spouse.
Your attorney negotiates property and custody issues for you. You may well be advised not to communicate directly with your spouse.
With the help of a neutral mediator, you will problem solve property and custody issues to design an agreement that works for you and your family.
All the filed declarations, where you and your spouse make accusations against each other to gain advantage, are public records available to anyone to view, even years later by your children and grandchildren.
Mediation is a confidential process where decisions are made in a private conference room. There are no filed declarations making accusations against each other. You maintain your good reputation.
The court will determine when you have custody or visitation rights with your children.
You can try out various parenting plans to see if they work. You can modify the plans as your children get older without returning to court.
Your divorce will follow the timetable determined by the needs of attorneys and the court.
You decide how fast or slow you want the process to proceed.
You and/or your spouse may not feel committed to the results because of a lack of participation in the process, bitterness fostered during the proceedings, or lack of fairness in the result.
Child support, spousal support and parenting plans are more likely to be maintained when mutually decided.
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Rhode Island Divorce Mediation and Parent Coordination
MACKTAZ & GEORGE MEDIATION LLC
401-942-3000
