Choose Fast Dispute Resolution with Family Law Mediator Mediation can be utilized to resolve matters including family members, just as it is used for business and other legal matters. Mediators in family law cases help resolve issues that involve spousal support, child support, parenting time and decision making for minor children, and property division. The mediator serves as a neutral party used to settle dissolution/divorce issues and custody (parenting time and decision making) disputes, as well as issues within a family that do not pertain to marriages or children.
Family mediation is private, so anything that happens during the mediation or develops as a result of the mediation is not a public record. There are no spectators to the mediation and whatever is said in the mediation cannot be repeated or reported by the mediator to another party. The settlement agreement is the only record of the proceedings. The agreement to mediate which is signed by the parties prior to the conference will often remind the parties of the confidentiality of the session and that the mediator is not available as a voluntary witness in a
trial of the matter. Mediation is easier than using the court system and it is also less expensive. Unfortunately, there are times when mediation does not resolve the issue. Both parties must be happy to work with the family mediator and reach a decision that is acceptable to all sides. Family mediation can involve several different people, so it is sometimes difficult to reach a decision that is acceptable to all parties involved. If the case eventually proceeds to court, finding a resolution is even more expensive than if court were used as the first option. Of course, when a case can be resolved through mediation alone, it is much cheaper and takes less time than if it were to be settled in court. The cost of family mediation is generally shared among those involved in the mediation. Mediation also eliminates court fees and the need for each side in a dispute to pay an attorney. Just as they would in other mediation cases, family mediators are tasked with treating all parties equally. Family members generally interact with mediators without others around. This eliminates confrontation and allows all parties to feel comfortable and not be intimidated. A mediator presents various scenarios to all parties involved until a joint resolution is found. Family Law Mediator can play in an important role in the resolution of a variety of disputes. These include: child custody, child support payments, legal separation and divorce, alimony and maintenance payments, estate disputes, family property disputes, inheritance and disputes over wills. Mediation isn't always an option, but when two or more parties can consent let a mediator solve a family dispute, it provides many benefits. If you are involved in a family dispute and you want to find a solution that is affordable, fast, and equal for all parties, family law mediation is the choice for you. So, ensure fast and confidential mediation with Family Law Mediator.