What is the difference between divorce and mediation?
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What is the difference between divorce and mediation?
Divorce Mediators vs. A divorce attorney will advise you on specific aspects of the law and argue on your behalf during settlement negotiations and in court. A divorce mediator works with both you and your spouse but does not take sides. Even if the mediator is a lawyer, he or she should not offer legal advice.
Do mediators give advice?
Mediation is a confidential, out of court process, where the parties meet with a neutral to help them makes decisions that lead to a final agreement. When putting on their “mediator hat”, a lawyer acting as a neutral mediator cannot give legal advice, but only legal information.
When should you use mediation?
Consider mediation when:There is an issue in dispute.All parties to the dispute are willing to meet and try to settle it.The parties have some trust in each other.Parties want a flexible and informal process.No party can ignore the problem.The power balance between the parties is fairly equal.
