Divorce can be an overwhelming experience. In addition to the emotional stress that comes with the ending of a marriage, there is the knowledge that life will change in a big way after the divorce is finalized. With so many factors to consider, such as who will gain custody of the children and what will happen to the family residence, it can be daunting to head into your case without the support of an experienced legal advocate.If you are considering a divorce, it may benefit you to consider mediation as a cost-effective, cooperative way to end your marriage with as little stress as possible. In mediation, the parties bring their case to a professional mediator, who acts as a neutral third-party who guides the couple to an amicable resolution to all aspects of the divorce, including property division, child custody, child and spousal support, visitation, and more. The goal of mediation is nor for one side or the other to "win;" rather, the goal is to end the marriage peacefully and efficiently.Consider these 5 benefits of divorce mediation:Mediation takes less time. Mediation allows couples to resolve their issues outside of the overburdened court system, saving a significant amount of time and allowing the divorce to be resolved as quickly as possible.Mediation costs less money. Again, because mediation allows couples to avoid having to go to court to fight all aspects of their case, it can save a lot of money in attorney fees, court fees, and other costs associated with litigation.Mediation protects your children. Adversarial divorces can be long, drawn-out, and stressful for families with children, and children caught in the middle of contentious divorce battles can end up suffering emotional harm. Mediation keeps you and your children out of court.Mediation allows your voice to be heard. Mediation results in more practical and fair agreements because both sides have the opportunity to have their voices heard in a neutral setting.Mediation is private and confidential. Court is a public forum, which means that your family's business can be heard by anyone. Mediation, on the other hand, is completely private, allowing you to resolve your divorce confidentially among yourself, your spouse, and your mediator only.Considering Mediation? Call Our Tampa Divorce Attorney NowAttorney Catherine W. Real is a Florida Supreme Court Family Law Mediator with more than 35 years of experience. If you are considering a divorce, feel free to contact Catherine W. Real, P.A. to schedule an initial consultation with our Tampa divorce attorney. We'd be happy to explain more about the many benefits of mediation and help you determine whether this option is the right choice for you. To reach us, please fill out an online case review form or call us at (813) 867-7936.
