An Amicable Solution to Divorce Problems
Divorce mediation presents another option for couples wanting a divorce or separation. Mediation gives you the option of hiring an impartial divorce mediator to help reach a fair and equitable agreement. Many people think divorce mediation only works when a couple has everything figured out and is in total agreement about property division, custody and support issues. That is not correct.
Divorce mediation is a good option for couples who do not want to litigate every aspect of their divorce. When divorce is taken to court, a judge who does not know you or your family may impose terms that neither party finds satisfactory. Conversely, divorce mediation allows couples to work together in a cooperative environment to reach their own agreement including contentious aspects of their divorce. They can choose whether or not to be represented by attorneys. At Moniz & Mendes, P.C., our lawyers help couples throughout the North Shore and surrounding communities in Massachusetts resolve divorce matters through mediation.
Divorce mediation only works if both spouses:
- Participate in the process freely and voluntarily
- Make full and complete financial disclosure
- Believe with confidence that they have or will receive full financial disclosure from the other spouse
- Make a good faith effort to reach an agreement
Benefits of Divorce Mediation:
- Significant cost savings by avoiding a costly and lengthy divorce
- Helps insure that each party is fully informed about their legal and financial options and the consequences of each decision
- Greater control over each decision and agreement
- Less adversarial, as an agreement can often be achieved in less time and with less stress and animosity than with a litigated divorce
- Less painful experience for the each party and any children involved since the emotional turmoil of a litigated divorce is avoided
Contact us online or call 781-350-4963 to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced divorce mediator.
