What questions should I ask a divorce mediator?
What questions should I ask a divorce mediator?
The Top 10 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Divorce MediatorWhat are your qualifications? How would you describe your mediation style? Do you still practice divorce litigation along with mediation? Can I meet privately with you? What about having my own attorney? How do you guard against my spouse being disrespectful or dishonest? How long is each mediation session?
Who attends divorce mediation?
In divorce mediation, you and your spouse—or, in some cases, the two of you and your respective lawyers—hire a neutral third party, called a mediator, to meet with you in an effort to discuss and resolve the issues in your divorce.
What should you not say in mediation?
What Not To Say In Child Custody MediationDon’t Use the Mediation Session for Accusations. Don’t Say “Yes” to Everything. Don’t Say You Don’t Need Your Lawyer Present.
When should mediation not be used?
Mediation may not be suitable when: one or both parties need an impartial opinion on a matter of difference, perhaps to set a precedent or to be vindicated publicly on an issue in dispute, a party is certain that it has a straightforward case, deliberate counterfeiting or piracy has occurred.
What happens if divorce mediation doesn’t work?
When disputes can’t be resolved by mediation, the matter may need to go to a court for a judge to make decisions. Going to court is a long, stressful and expensive process. The family law system encourages separated families to come to their own arrangements in caring for their children without going to court.
