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Mediation

Description

  • Couple uses a mediator to help voluntarily settle disputes over issues.
  • Mediator prepares a Memorandum of Understanding.
  • Mediator may or may not be an attorney.

Best used for

  • Couples who have issues to settle, but nothing that has to go to court

Advantages

  • Can be less expensive than traditional method
  • Neutral third party, experienced in mediation
  • Less adversarial

Disadvantages

  • No one completely “on your side”
  • Not appropriate if spouse becomes difficult
  • May need to resort to traditional divorce
  • Either party (or both) may decide to retain attorney
  • Even if mediator is an attorney, each may need review of paperwork by separate attorney (QDROs, etc.)

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Hoffman Divorce Strategies professionals do not replace a client’s attorney and cannot give legal advice.

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