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Divorce mediation can be effective when you wish to resolve conflicts and dissolve a marriage amicably.
However, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are in control of the process, which can be challenging without an attorney’s help.
A Bellevue divorce mediation lawyer can help you learn about your options during the divorce process. Contact us today at 425-517-3350.
Even if you and your spouse have an amicable relationship, ensuring your goals are heard and achieved in mediation can be challenging. A divorce mediation attorney can be your advocate, and before meeting with the other party, they will help you determine which issues you are open to discussing and which are non-negotiable. That way, you can go into the mediation process feeling confident and knowing you have someone in your corner.
Divorcing couples can voluntarily choose mediation to dissolve their marriage, which is an out-of-court process where they and their respective lawyers meet to discuss issues and reach an agreement. This is all done with the help of a third party called a mediator. Unlike a judge in a hearing, a mediator will only serve as a facilitator and will not make any decisions in your divorce. That means you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse must be amicable, open to discussing contentious issues, and cooperative.
Reaching an agreement in mediation, even if it is only on one or a few issues, can significantly help the divorce process go more smoothly. However, if topics remain unresolved they must be decided through litigation. Therefore, a judge will make the final determinations before issuing a divorce decree. Alternatively, some couples can benefit from taking a break from mediation. After several weeks or months, emotions can settle, and each party will have had a chance to re-evaluate their positions. Therefore, when they return, it can be easier for the spouses to reach an agreement.
There is no set length of time, and how long mediation takes will depend on your case’s issues and how flexible each party is when negotiating. Some couples can complete mediation in as little as a single session, while most spend an average of three to four months completing the process. Typically there are at least three or four two-hour sessions. If financial advisors, accountants, or other third-party professionals must be consulted, the process can take much longer.
To learn more about the mediation process and whether it is the right option for you, contact a Bellevue divorce mediation lawyer at Twyford Law Office today. We can be reached online or by calling (509) 204-9993 to arrange a free initial consultation.
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Seattle, WA 98104
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Bellevue, WA 98007
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