How long does a divorce mediation session take?

How long does a divorce mediation session take?

How many sessions does mediation usually take? While every case and every family is different, our experience is that most mediations will last somewhere between four and 16 hours, and average six to 10 hours, spread out over one to four sessions.

Should I bring a lawyer to mediation?

The short answer is … IT’S UP TO YOU. Certainly lawyers may be present with parties in a mediation, however, it’s not a requirement that you have one there. You and the other party both get to decide for yourselves whether to work with a lawyer, and if you do, you will be able to decide how involved their role will be.

How do I settle in mediation?

Six Steps for Negotiating a Settlement at MediationGive thought to how you structure your offer to make it more appealing to the other side, Are there areas of the dispute which are important to the other side where you can agree or concede in order to create momentum and good will?Avoid describing your offer as your last offer or “bottom line”.