Divorce mediators act as neutral third parties to streamline the process and reduce conflict. They do not give advice, but act as a direct conduit of information between spouses. Mediation can take place in separate rooms, and lawyers can still be involved for trial.
The divorce process can be very long and complicated. It can involve many circumstances, such as involving children, property, and debt. Divorce mediators are neutral third parties who streamline the process by acting as neutral contacts between the two who are divorcing. In successful mediation, conflicting spouses may go through a fair and peaceful separation, where both believe they got what they wanted.
In many divorces, each party usually has their own attorney. It is through these lawyers that most of the communication often takes place. This can lead to a lot of unnecessary conflict, especially in situations where spouses are not talking to each other. This can lead to communication problems and possible negative assumptions about each other’s intentions. They may see each other as an adversary, rather than someone they can work with towards a peaceful settlement. Too often, sadly, those going through a divorce will immediately seek out attorneys rather than exploring other options, such as divorce mediators.
One of the key characteristics of a typical mediator is that he will remain neutral between both spouses, even if hired by only one of the parties. This means that to do a good job, divorce mediators cannot act as lawyers and do not have to give advice to either spouse. Instead, they act as a direct conduit of information between those in the midst of divorce conflict; one spouse can tell the other what she wants or needs without having to talk to him directly. That way, both spouses can see exactly what’s on the table at any point during their talks, as opposed to the hidden kinds of intrigue and backstabbing sometimes associated with normal divorce disputes.
It is not essential that divorce mediators be present with both spouses during a negotiation. Arbitration can take place in different rooms, with the mediator shuffling information, terms, agreements, and disagreements back and forth. This is obviously not the preferred method, but is sometimes necessary if both parties are unwilling to sit together in a room. Furthermore, a mediator does not necessarily replace the need for a lawyer; However, one or both parties can still use a lawyer for the trial, who can be invited to participate in the mediation sessions in order to advise his client.
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