How do I start a divorce mediation?
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How do I start a divorce mediation?
You’ll both have to make a lot of decisions during the mediation process, so here are five tips to help you and your spouse prepare.Agree to mediate. Divorce mediation is voluntary in most states. Do your homework. Set goals. Think about your kids. Research mediators before you hire.
What should I bring to a divorce mediation?
Divorce Mediation Checklist:Tax Returns (Federal & State)Pay Stubs.W-2’s and/or 1099’s.Partnerships & Other Business Interests Valuation.Real Estate Property Valuation.Vehicles, Boats, Trailers Valuation.Savings, Checking, Money Market and CD Accounts.Non-Retirement Investments such as Stocks, Bonds, Secured Notes, Mutual Funds.
How do you win mediation?
Get good results at your mediation by keeping these basic tenets in mind.Rule 1: The decision makers must participate. Rule 2: The important documents must be physically present. Rule 3: Be right, but only to a point. Rule 4: Build a deal. Rule 5: Treat the other party with respect. Rule 6: Be persuasive.
