Why Michigan Divorce Mediation Makes Good Sense
More than 95% of divorces do not end up in trial; they are settled, but usually not until many months after they are filed. Michigan circuit court judges who preside over divorces will order the parties to mediation late in the case if they have not reached an agreement on custody, support, property division and other issues with help solely from their attorneys.
By then, however, many divorcing couples have spent thousands of dollars on separate divorce lawyers and battled for months. A more sensible approach is to start with settlement negotiations. When divorcing parties reach agreements without litigating, they retain more control over the look and feel of their post-divorce lives. That is why it makes sense to work with me at Taylor-Made Solutions, PLLC, of Bingham Farms. With over 35 years of experience in family law, I know how to make mediation work for you.
What To Know About Family Law Mediation
By hiring an attorney mediator who focuses on resolving family conflicts through mediation, instead of hiring lawyers for litigation:
- You protect your children from the turmoil and divisiveness of a court battle between their parents.
- You avoid the public disclosure of your personal conflict because divorce mediation is confidential, unlike divorce court proceedings.
- You resolve all issues – child custody, child support, parenting time, property division and spousal support (alimony) – without going to war with your spouse.
- You make the decisions for yourself about your children and your property, instead of having them pushed on you by attorneys or forced on you by a judge.
An experienced divorce mediator can help both of you reduce the long-lasting pain, grief and bitterness that so frequently is promoted in the typical adversarial divorce scenario. When you contact me, I can explain the process of mediation and what you can expect from it.
Abraham Lincoln believed that attorneys should serve as peacemakers. He wrote: “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser – in fees, expenses, and a waste of time. As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good person.”
Check Out Additional Resources On Divorce Mediation
You can find more information about divorce by reading the articles linked below:
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Learn Whether Divorce Mediation Is Right For You
Are you interested in using mediation to find mutually satisfactory outcomes instead of going through the impersonal traditional litigation process? Contact me today and we can discuss your needs in greater detail. To schedule your consultation, please call 248-579-9766 or use my online contact form.