I often get asked how mediation helps you avoid court. While you still need to file your divorce paperwork with the court, mediation provides a way to negotiate your division of property, assets, and debts, any support issues, and most importantly, issues regarding your children. In mediation, you meet with your spouse/partner in a confidential and safe environment that gives you the opportunity to voice your concerns, needs, and wants. The mediator works with both of you to make sure the playing field stays level and that everyone is heard and understood. You never have to set foot into a courtroom.

Judges are usually pleased to see an equitable mediated divorce agreement when they review the final paperwork. They especially like to see a co-parenting plan is included in the final agreement. Progress Mediation offers a comprehensive co-parenting plan for our clients. It includes provisions for every phase of childhood from infancy through the teenage years. This working plan helps parents make the transition with their children. It is highly beneficial for the children as there are guidelines for co-parenting.

If you’re considering a separation/divorce or in the middle of one, think about mediation as an alternative to stressful court hearings. You have more of say in what happens with your life and your children’s if you work with a mediator to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. If you go to court, a judge will make the decisions for you. Mediation is an avenue to avoid court and move forward with your lives.

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