A divorce mediator from Kingsford Law Offices serves an important role as a neutral third-party allowing quarreling couples find agreeable divorce settlement. Since he or she represents neither party, all opinions come from an objective viewpoint. One of the biggest benefits of using the services of a divorce mediator from Kingsford Law Offices is the ability for the parties to get a reality check.
A divorce mediator can explain the risks, potential costs and the tax consequences of decisions made during the divorce process. A divorce mediator can point out how a particular decision will affect the post-divorce budget of the spouses. He or she can also point out how decisions may affect the children. During the course of mediation, the mediator can point out the various strengths that each party brings to the table and how these can be used to support a positive co-parenting relationship.
Having a mediator present can help get the parties focused on settling their divorce issues. A mediator can point out that the parties can make the agreement that works for them and what may not necessarily be what the court would decide. An agreement drafted by the parties can often provide more customized results and provisions than a standard court order. A mediator can often help guide the parties to divorce in the most inexpensive and respectful manner possible.
A divorce mediator can discuss the process of litigation. In some cases, the parties may not be ready or able to reach a settlement agreement. They may think that litigation is their only answer. A mediator can discuss the costs associated with litigation. This not includes the financial cost but also the emotional cost to the parties and their children. It also includes an honest assessment of what can be at stake in such a case, such as losing time with children or interests in property. This information sometimes serves as a reality check to the parties to realign their interests.