Mediation After Divorce

After divorce, mediation can be a helpful tool in settling disagreements and in working together to accomplish necessary goals. Although the divorce process is over, there are generally numerous instances when these two people need to come together to make decisions. This is even more necessary when there are children involved. Mediation can help both parties to come together to make key decisions that need to be made together, even when both parties cannot agree.

Using Mediation After Divorce

After divorce proceedings iron out the specifics about children and assets, the next step in the process is to move on with independent lives. However, in many divorces there are still ties to each other. These instances are when mediation can help both people to come together to make decisions.

• Decisions about children are a common place of disagreement after divorce. Both parents likely want to offer input and decision making but many times the disputes and past get in the way of that process.
• When two individuals need to make decisions about selling a home or other assets, a mediator can help both to come to an agreement even when one does not seem likely.
• A qualified mediator can serve as a therapist, to a lesser extent. He or she can provide direction for conversations and help the couple to see what they both want but may not realize or may not be able to communicate. The mediator can help both people to gain perspective they cannot otherwise see.

It is important to note that mediation used after divorce is not legally binding. The process does not involve attorneys. Mediators cannot provide legal advice. However, they can offer tools to help people to stay out of court. For example, a mediator can bring two people together to tackle the issues they are facing and keep the conversation on track. The mediator does not make decisions for the two people, but rather helps each person to see the value in what the other person is saying.

In many ways, mediation after divorce is better for children and both parties involved. It keeps these decisions in the hands of the parties involved, rather than the courts.

Hire an Attorney

If mediation does not work or you feel your rights have been violated, it may be necessary to hire an attorney. Your attorney will work for you to ensure that your needs are met and that your concerns are addressed properly.