OAKLAND COUNTY MEDIATOR

What is family or divorce mediation? 

Divorce or family mediation is when you and your partner meet with an independent neutral third party mediator, and resolve your dispute to end your relationship amicably. It covers issues such as division of property, custody and access, parenting plans, child support, spousal support, estate planning, taxes and more.

Maintain Control.

Divorce and other Family Law matters can get ugly. We’ve all seen it happen. Couples lose track of their priorities, argue about past issues, call each other names and go into court with vengeance on their mind. The court procedure lends to that type of mindset. Family mediation on the other hand is for people who would rather avoid such conflict. Mediation allows for parties to work together to maintain control over their situation and resolve their issues independently from the court. 

Confidential Court cases are public. 

They involve records and transcripts. Mediation on the other hand is confidential. Any discussions are “without prejudice” and cannot be used later or be revealed. This means that your family matter remains private and you are able to disclose information without fear of it reaching the public eye.

Cost effective Mediation is less expensive than going to court. 

Hiring a mediator costs significantly less and the cost is typically shared with your spouse. When you combine the lower mediation fee and the fact that the process has a significantly lower turnaround time, you end up paying much less for your divorce fees overall.

Greater cooperation in the long run. 

Unlike court cases, mediation allows you and your partner to be the key decision makers. There is no court order to comply with, only the agreement you both have set for yourself. When there is no third party forcing you or your partner to do something, the chances of complying with the agreement are much higher in the long run.