Several Steps Will Help Result in a More Positive Outcome
If you’re considering mediation for your divorce then you have already made a positive step toward a smoother, less stressful, and less expensive process. Mediation has proven to save time and money and is gaining in popularity every year all across the country.
The mediator will work with you to resolve financial issues, matters related to visitation with children and other significant concerns and to put everything into a written agreement for both parties to sign. This is the bulk of the work involved in a divorce but sometimes people still request the services of an attorney for filing motions and other papers with the court.
This is where it can be expensive and time consuming. Therefore, keep these tips in mind when dealing with a divorce attorney:
The moment you realize that a divorce is in your future start to gather financial records. You’re probably going to need them so have them ready. If your attorney has to search for them on your behalf it will be very expensive.
Use email instead of the phone whenever possible. Attorneys have limited time and tracking them down by phone is difficult. They charge by the hour and phone calls take more time.
Maintain a record of your contact with your attorney and also with the other party in the divorce and be detailed. This information may be useful.
Try to work things out in mediation rather than in hearings before the judge. Attorneys are very careful about preparing to present evidence in court because they want to win, but once again, their time is expensive.
Rather than think of “winning” the case, try to look at having two winners. Virtually every time we see people approach their divorce in this manner the outcome is better for everyone involved.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of having your divorce mediated, please feel free to give us a call for a confidential consultation. We are here to help. 877-666-9601
