How You Can Benefit From Mediation In A Custody Dispute

In this article, you can discover…

• How mediation can reduce conflict and make divorce less stressful.
• The ways mediation can help make custody issues less contentious.
• How to improve co-parenting through mediation.

How Can Mediation Reduce Conflicts Between Myself And The Other Party?

Mediation can be useful in certain cases and unnecessary in others. Mediators are trained to assist you and your children’s other parent in reaching a mutual agreement and can even help you to achieve results quicker than you might on a court date. However, mediation can be quite costly, so it’s important to determine whether or not the process will be necessary for you before working with a mediator.

Generally, we will make an effort to negotiate and reach an agreement without mediation. If this is unsuccessful, we will arrange a conference with both parties and your attorneys in an attempt to reach a settlement. Once we have exhausted these options, we can explore whether or not mediation would be beneficial to your case.

Is Mediation More Cost-Effective?

Depending on your circumstances, mediation could either save you money or make your case more expensive. If you are able to reach an agreement during mediation, you have the opportunity to save some money on court costs. However, failing to reach an agreement could ultimately increase your expenses if you still need to go to court anyway. Mediation can be a waste of money if the other party will be unreasonable even in mediation, so you will need to evaluate if it is worth it over simply going to court and hearing from a judge.

Attorney Michael Knollmeyer is a seasoned lawyer based in Jacksonville, AK who has helped countless clients just like you navigate the intricacies of divorce mediation. With over 3 decades of experience under his belt, Attorney Knollmeyer is prepared to assist you in reaching rational agreements so that you can make the best decisions for your family.

Still have questions? Ready to get started? Contact Knollmeyer Law Office today to schedule an initial consultation.

Can Mediation Help If I Don’t Get Along With The Other Party?

When parents do not get along, mediators are trained to handle the situation and act as an objective third party. Reaching an agreement can be difficult in a strained relationship, but working with a mediator can be an effective means of achieving rational, considerate results.

How Can I Benefit From Resolving Custody Issues Through Mediation?

One of the primary benefits of resolving a custody dispute through mediation is that you and the other parent are the ones who decide all of the terms of the agreement. In court the outcome of your case will be decided by a judge instead. Mediation allows you to reach an agreement with the other party on your own terms, often reducing conflict and promoting a smoother relationship.

Will Mediation Improve Co-Parenting?

While it is not always the case, it is certainly possible that mediation can open the door for an improved co-parenting relationship in the future. The changes may not be major, but reducing conflict and reaching rational agreements can help to promote successful co-parenting.

Still Have Questions? Ready To Get Started?

For more information on The Benefits Of Divorce Mediation, an initial consultation with Knollmeyer Law Office is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (501) 984-7567 today.