How Children Benefit From Divorce Mediation

Utah Divorce Mediator Marie Carmel shares how parents can use mediation to resolve their divorce issues while protecting their family from the harm of litigation.

Not only does divorce mediation save you time and money, it's also better for your family. The traditional divorce path involving attorneys, courts and judges is full of contention and stress and is often an enormous financial burden for families.

Mediation offers a healthier alternative to divorce by keeping you in control of your future, saving you time and money, and allowing families to focus on what is important - moving on.

Mediation fosters healthier relationships between parents and children.

Custody agreements and parent-time schedules are sometimes the most difficult part of the Utah divorce process. Arranging parent time takes an emotional toll on both parents, as they face different custody schedules than they are used to. Generic parenting plans can cause issues down the road, which is why a good custody arrangement that offers custom solutions tailored to your family, to accommodate both the parents and children, is vital.

Children do much better when their divorced parents can communicate and cooperate, and mediation can be an important first step in developing a co-parenting relationship that will last for years. Many studies show that children whose divorced parents engage in high conflict behavior have increased social and behavior problems later in life. For many parents, mediation is not just a means for determining parent-time. Indeed, a positive mediation experience often sets the tone for the parents’ relationship moving forward.

"Parents who use divorce mediation have better relationships with their children than parents who litigate." - Robert E. Emery, Ph.D.

Mediation takes less time and is more efficient.

Divorce mediation can take as little as 2-4 months and leaves you fully in control. No more long, drawn out court battles. No more attorneys arguing back and forth (at your expense). No more coordinating numerous schedules or waiting around for hearing dates.

Most divorce lawyers require an up front retainer of $3,500 to $7,000. This means between you and your spouse, you will be paying almost $10,000 before you even get started. Mediation on the other hand, has no up front retainer and generally costs between $2,000 and $4,500 total keeping your hard earned money where it should be - with you and your family instead of in the pockets of attorneys.

Take charge of your future and mediate your contested Utah divorce.

Divorce doesn't have to mean waging a war. Mediation is the healthier alternative to resolving your divorce and moving on with your life, allowing both you and your family to thrive. SALT Mediation guides you through the entire process, from initial filing of the divorce petition to final decree of divorce, and saves you time, stress and money.

If you are facing divorce, and your family is important to you, give us a call or click below to get started.

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