Mediation — When You Need Help Reaching an Agreement and a Trial Is Too Expensive
Divorce trials might make for emotionally satisfying television dramas, but in real life, they can devastate the wives, husbands and children who are involved. A court fight can drain a person's financial, emotional and physical resources and lead to permanent and toxic relations between ex-spouses and family members.
Although I urge my clients to negotiate their divorce terms, I understand that circumstances do not always allow this to happen smoothly. In these situations, I can provide another means for resolution that is less expensive than a court trial.
I am Laura Kelly Valentine, an attorney and certified mediator. If negotiations are not working or are undesirable, I can work with you and your divorcing spouse to create a mediated solution to your divorce-related dispute. For more information, call me at Laura Kelly Valentine, Attorney at Law, in Burnsville, Minnesota, 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
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Mediation is a process by which a certified mediator considers the facts of a dispute and determines what is intended to be a fair outcome. Because the mediator is often an attorney, both parties can save money on attorney fees. Because mediations are generally quicker than court battles, they also save time.
Most importantly, however, each party's relevant concerns are sorted out by an impartial professional who comes to a non-binding decision. This means that you and your spouse will retain control of the situation. You can choose to abide by the terms of the decision, or to reject it. If you choose the latter, you will still have a foundation on which to build subsequent negotiations. You will also retain your option to pursue a divorce action in court.
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Mediation is often a win-win situation for all parties involved in a divorce. What starts as a hostile situation can be resolved rationally, respectfully, and in a way that is sensitive to your needs, those of your children, and — perhaps not unimportantly — the needs of your divorcing spouse.
My mediations can be held across a table, with you and your partner together or in individual conferences. All discussions are private and settlement discussions can not be used against you in later court proceedings. For more information, contact me online or by calling 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
