What are the Benefits of Mediation vs. Litigation?

Empowering – greater sense of satisfaction and control because you, not lawyers or judges, make all of the decisions that affect the future of your family, finances and lives.

More Humane - promotes communication, respect, trust, and cooperation, which often extend into your future relationships. Focus is on problem-solving, not on casting blame.

Quicker - so you can all move on with your lives. Every couple is different, and while it can take as little as two hours, the average mediation takes 6-12 hours. Sessions are usually scheduled a week or two apart.

Less expensive - leaves a lot more of your hard-earned money for you and your children.

Less damaging to children - protects them from the emotional traumas which often accompany contested divorces. Studies show that children feel secure and adapt well to their new family structure when their parents get along.

Less stressful - less emotionally draining on you, your spouse, and your children.
Fair and just - because there is no agreement to sign until you are both fully satisfied with all of its terms.

Less post-divorce litigation - research shows greater satisfaction and higher compliance rates than in adversarial cases.