Divorce Mediation FAQ
How to create a divorce agreement with the help of a mediator -- without going to court.
» What is divorce mediation, and how is it different from arbitration?
Why is mediation better than going to a lawyer -- or is it?
What is the difference between court-ordered mediation and private mediation?
How do mediating spouses protect their legal rights?
Does the mediator meet with both spouses together or separately?
How much does mediation cost?
How long does mediation take?
How can a divorcing couple find a good mediator?
What is divorce mediation, and how is it different from arbitration?
Divorce mediation is a process in which divorcing spouses try to negotiate an acceptable divorce agreement with the help of a neutral third party: the mediator. The mediator helps the spouses to communicate and negotiate but doesn't make any decisions for them.
Both mediation and arbitration involve a neutral third party who is not a judge. In mediation, the neutral party has no power to make decisions. In arbitration, the neutral third party -- the arbitrator -- listens to the facts and then decides the case, just as a judge would. Although the parties can present evidence and make arguments, they have no say in the final decision.
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