Divorce Mediation FAQ

Questions:

• 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?

Answer:

How long does mediation take?

Mediation almost always takes less time than litigation. Depending on the issues, it can even take place in one day, although most divorcing couples meet for several sessions on separate days over a period of days or weeks or months.