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Takes the major decisions about the next several years of your and your children’s lives out of a judge’s hands, and puts them into your hands. The judge may make lasting decisions in only a few hours, whereas you have a lifetime of experience to guide your decision-making.
Removes the stress and anger of battle in a courtroom, instead using discussions and problem-solving.
Saves a lot of time and money in attorney fees that will be spent if the case is litigated in court.
Allows you to use more creative solutions that a judge may not legally be able to order.
Leads to a faster resolution, leaving you with a more cooperative mindset, which is very important for your children’s well being.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in practice for more than 30 years, I highly endorse this approach! Seeing not only the immediate impact on children and adults, but also the longterm impact of the traditional court-driven process of responding to divorce and custody, I cannot emphasize enough how potentially healing and healthy for all it can be to try the mediation route first!