Domestic Mediation
Mediation is defined, as a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) aimed to assist two parties in reaching an agreement. The parties themselves determine the conditions of any settlements reached rather than accepting something imposed by the court who knows a limited amount about your family circumstances. In the case of family law and divorce, mediation can be an invaluable tool to determine common ground, test the validity of certain theories of the case, and gather vital information. Most importantly, however, mediation is a tried-and-true method to try to settle disputes in such a manner that each party puts his/her stamp of approval on the outcome rather than 'rolling the dice' on the decision of a judge or jury who likely has limited time to gain true insight into the nuances of your family.
The Sauls Law Firm understands that your divorce may entail disputes over child custody and child support. The Sauls Law Firm will not take these issues lightly, we understand that your children and their well being are the most important issues in your life. These issues can be resolved through mediation, and The Sauls Law Firm prides itself on choosing a mediator who will care about the best interest of the children. By choosing a mediator who cares about the best interest of the children, the client can rest assured that the mediator is acting in the best interest of the child instead of just trying to settle the case.
Submitting a domestic case to mediation is a common practice, and it increases the chances of settlement to over 70%. With that being said, you need to have a lawyer who will fully investigate and gain a thorough understanding of your case before you consider surrendering a position in mediation. In making a decision not to take a matter to court instead of reaching agreement at mediation requires the assistance of an experienced well informed family law attorney from The Sauls Law Firm.
Understand, mediation is not binding, so at anytime before a mediation agreement is signed the client can choose to end mediation and proceed to trial. Mediation is a great tool that should be used to show the client different alternatives to settle their divorce case, and while divorce is never a good situation, mediation gives the client the opportunity to maintain some control of the outcome.
If you have any questions regarding the mediation process please feel free to call The Sauls Law Firm.