Divorce mediation services are increasing in popularity. More marriages than ever end in divorce and mediation services allow the people in the relationship to resolve various issues, such as:
* Division of property
* Allocation of financial responsibility
* Child support issues
* Co-parenting disagreements
* Custody / visitation arrangements
* And other issues.
Professional services can help you come to an agreement, saving you frustration, hassle, and saving you from having to fight things out in a lengthy and costly court battle.
A divorce or relationship breakup can be painful. Regardless of why the relationship is over, both people in the relationship are now facing upheaval in their lives. And more often than not, there are other lives affected by the breakup as well. Most often young and impressionable lives, who have already been deeply impacted by the breakup. The way you both handle the divorce process will have a significant impact on the lives of you and especially your children. If your relationship is ending or over, here are some signs that you may want to seek mediation:
* You can't agree to the division of assets.
* You can't have a discussion about arrangements that need to be made because it turns into arguments.
* One of the people in the relationship is afraid of confrontation with the other person in the relationship.
* Both of you want sole custody of the children or you cannot come to an agreement on a visitation schedule.
* There are financial decisions to be made and you are having trouble resolving the issues.
* You just want everything in writing, including the division of assets and liabilities, family visitation, alimony and/or child support. You also wish to stop simply arguing with each other about these sensitive issues.
A divorce mediator can help you accomplish your goals, through a peaceful and level-minded resolution process. There are several mediation styles and a consultation could help you determine the best potential approach for your situation. Divorce is hard and you probably already feel like you've been put through the proverbial ringer, but mediation services can help you, your ex, and your family get through the balance of the process as painlessly as possible. The alternative --- continuing to fight about it and avoiding resolution --- means that pain, hurt, and frustration will continue to be a part of your lives and potentially hurt others that you love and care about in the process.
