Divorce can be devastating for a family, especially the children. To make matters worse, many parents tend to focus on their personal issues and problems and neglect the needs and wants of the children. Sometimes parents try to work things out on their own only to fail or make matters worse. But there are alternatives to trials and litigation that are more helpful than family court.
Family law mediation is not for everyone, but it can help solve family issues and help put an end to arguing parents and stressful situations, which are particularly hard on children. If you’re involved in a divorce, custody battle, or other family law matter, here are five reasons how family law mediation can help.
Reduces Stress and Arguing
When parents and family members can’t agree on the best way to solve custody and other family issues, they often resort to arguing and bickering. In-fighting between couples often escalates, and bad situations worsen because neither party is thinking correctly or acting calmly and professionally.
A family law mediator provides a relaxed and professional atmosphere for couples and family members to calmly work out their differences and agree on a decision that suits both parties. Family mediation also helps to reduce stress by avoiding the emotional stress involved with court proceedings.
Saves Time
Family courts can often take months or even years for a case in family court to come to trial and a decision to be rendered. Through mediation, you can avoid court proceedings altogether and save valuable time, so you and your family can move forward.
Promotes Effective Co-parenting
When a court has to decide on custody, visitation, and child support, one or both parties often end up unsatisfied, cheated, or angry. While there’s usually no perfect solution to divorce where both parties are happy, mediation works to help both parties reach a fair resolution where both parties can effectively support and co-parent their children.
Maintains Your Privacy
Family court proceedings and decisions are a matter of public record, and courtroom proceedings are open for others to attend. Mediation for family law cases is private, so you can feel secure knowing that your personal matters are kept out of the public eye.
Saves Money
The most significant cost associated with family law is the amount of time spent in court. Attorney and legal fees can get exceptionally high before and during a trial. Meditation is less expensive than using a lawyer and going to court to solve custody, visitation, and child support disagreements,
