The Mediation Process is Not Adversarial
 In
mediation, the couple hires a trained, impartial person
to help them resolve disputes.
The mediator acts as a guide, encouraging communication
and writing agreements.
The mediation process is not adversarial. Both parties
come to understand the issues and develop creative solutions.
Most importantly, the parties stay in control rather
than placing their fates in the hands of the court system.
Usually, through mediation, parties reach an agreement
more quickly and economically. Mediated divorce agreements
are more likely to be followed than court-imposed settlements.
Mediation can work for couples who have decided to
divorce and couples who want a separation but are unsure
about divorce.
I was particularly impressed with how Margo handled the meeting with the mediator, opposing counsel, and my husband and I. She knew exactly when to push forward and when to pull back. I was very pleased with the outcome and the process.
Mother of 1, Ann Arbor
Advantages of mediation:
- The process promotes communication and cooperation.
- It allows you to control the decisions that affect
your future.
- It enhances future family relationships by reducing
conflict.
- It's confidential. There is no public disclosure
of personal problems or finances.
- Mediation is usually less costly than litigation.
Prepared from information by the Michigan Council
for Family and Divorce Mediation |
