11 Aug Is Divorce Mediation Right For Me?
There are some myths about Divorce Mediation that need clearing up. Many individuals think Divorce Mediation is only successful in uncomplicated marriages. But that’s not necessarily true. There are no two marriages that are alike. At Suffolk County Divorce Mediation Service, we’ve handled several highly-contested divorces. Divorce Mediation isn’t just beneficial because of it’s affordable, fast or amicable. Divorce Mediators can help facilitate several contested issues a divorcing couple may have. Here are 3 myths about Divorce Mediation that deserve to be debunked.
Divorce Litigation is more appropriate for complicated cases than Divorce Mediation
The myth here is that Divorce Mediation is only meant for couples who feel they can easily come to a divorce agreement with the help of a mediator, and not for couples who feel their divorce will be a complicated one. This isn’t true. An experienced Divorce Mediator doesn’t just handle simple divorce cases. They should be able to, from a neutral standpoint, come up with creative divorce solutions that benefit each partner.
A mediation with an experienced divorce mediator offers a cost-effective and time-efficient solution in comparison to divorce litigation, even for couples who have complicated cases. At Suffolk County Divorce Mediation Center, our mediators have handled several hundreds of divorce cases as both attorneys and mediators. No case is too complicated. But it is important to note that if two parties cannot come to an agreement – if mediation is unsuccessful – Divorce Litigation may be necessary.
Divorce Mediation Is Not For Couples Of High-Net-Worth
This is also another myth that deserves to be cleared up. Mediators can effectively help couples of all income levels through their divorce process. Financial issues are always addressed during a divorce – whether it’s through mediation or litigation.
When high-net-worth couples decide on Divorce Mediation, outside intervention with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, CPA/Account or Forensics Accountant may be necessary to help in planning for financial separation. Financial agreements can still be made, along with guidance from outside intervention, through Divorce Mediation.
Divorce Mediation Is Not For High-Conflict Couples
If a couple if conflicted, whether with resentments toward one another or over issues of divorce, divorce may be challenging regardless. Couples with high-conflict often choose Divorce Litigation and are in and out of court for years. But experienced Divorce Mediators are sometimes able to help cooler minds prevail. They can place perspective on a couple’s divorce, highlighting the important aspects of it such as child custody. A highly-conflicted couple may even walk out of a successful divorce with better coping skills and an ability to communicate more amicably.