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MEDIATION
A Mediator does not make decisions, rather she explains the law
and assists the parties to reach a resolution. In the case of a
divorcing couple, Marilyn will draft the legal Separation Agreement
which will include the decisions reached by the parties regarding
custody, support and property distribution. The separate advising
attorneys chosen by each of the parties will review the document
before it is signed.
As an attorney and mediator with over 30 years of experience, Marilyn
will work diligently and efficiently to facilitate settlement. Hourly
rates apply to the mediation sessions and there is a flat rate for
drafting the Agreement. The goal is to keep our clients out of court
and to provide legal/mediation services in a professional, efficient
manner.
REVOLUTIONARY NEW CONCEPT IN MEDIATION SERVICES - MEDIATION WITHOUT
WALLS
(NO OFFICE VISITS)
Marilyn maintains an office for face-to-face meetings. However,
most clients prefer to participate in mediation sessions by conference
call. Each participant finds a convenient private place (each in
a separate location). Calls can be set up for evenings or weekends
as well as during the day. Documents are emailed, faxed, or sent
by regular mail.
Clients save the time and money they would otherwise expend in
driving to an office. In addition, many couples are more comfortable
discussing custody, support and property distribution when they
are not in the same room together.
Couples often find that they can keep a conference call appointments
during the working day that would be impossible if office visits
were required. The process is especially helpful when parties are
separated geographically, for example when one person has already
moved out of state, or is overseas on a military assignment.
Our goal is to offer a unique service which gets our clients through
the separation and divorce process in a timely cost-effective manner.
WHEN IS MEDIATION APPROPRIATE?
Mediation can be used at any stage of a divorce or Family Court
proceeding, or in any other circumstance when parties desire to
settle their dispute out of court. Mediation is especially useful
in cases where it is important to preserve a relationship with the
other party. It is often the
only avenue available to couples who do not have any standing to
petition a court. Mediation allows parents to separate while maintaining
an amicable relationship for the sake of their children.
Some agreements reached through the mediation process
are read into a court record and incorporated into an order signed
by a judge. Separation Agreements are incorporated into final Judgments
of Divorce.
| ADVANTAGES OF MEDIATION OVER LITIGATION |
- Less expensive
- Convenient
- Faster
- Control Remains With The Parties
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- Private
- Less Stressful
- Confidential
- Preserves The Relationship
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