What should I ask for in a divorce settlement?

What should I ask for in a divorce settlement?

Before asking for things in a divorce settlement, it is important to think through these key issues.

• Marital Home.
• Life Insurance and Health Insurance Policies.
• Division of Debt.
• Private School Tuition and College Tuition.
• Family Heirlooms and Jewelry.
• Parenting Time.
• Retirement Funds.

How do I ask for mediation?

Do give your spouse choices. Demonstrate your willingness to be flexible from the beginning by asking your spouse’s opinion about your proposal. If you are proposing mediation, provide a list of several mediators to choose from, and ask your spouse to suggest a mediator.

What kind of questions do mediators ask?

The mediator has to be aware of the our and conflicts individuality although we are all human. Most commonly we speak of two types of questions: open and closed questions. They are also called open-ended and close-ended.

What should I bring to mediation?

Bring multiple plan and schedule ideas to discuss. Write down concerns and issues you want to discuss at mediation. Bring documents like work schedules and your child’s school schedule.

Can you say no to mediation?

Are there times you should say —No“ in mediation? Absolutely. The difficulty for most practitioners is that they say —No“ to mediation, rather than saying —No“ to a specific proposal made during a mediation.

Can I be forced to attend mediation?

Can I be forced to mediate? No – mediation is a voluntary process and both parties have to agree to attend.

What happens if my ex refuses to go to mediation?

If you don’t respond or decline mediation without a good reason, you will usually have to explain why you declined mediation to the judge, if your case subsequently goes to court.

Can I skip mediation and go straight to court?

You don’t have to go to mediation, but if you end up having to go to court to sort out your differences, you normally need to prove you’ve been to a mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM). This is an introductory meeting to explain what mediation is and how it might help you.

Do both parties have to pay for mediation?

If you are invited to mediation, it is expected that you will pay for your fees, unless you are eligible for Legal Aid or your ex-partner has offered to pay for it.

What happens if the other party does not attend mediation?

If you cannot reach an agreement with the other participant, or mediation fails for any other reason, for example the other party will not attend or the mediator feels that mediation is unworkable, you may proceed with your dispute to the courts.