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| Why
Settlement Works
- Post-divorce
mediation is the most time-efficient and cost-effective way to resolve issues
relating to support, custody, visitation, lifestyle, and blended families.
- Parties
are more likely to comply with the terms of an agreement they have fashioned themselves,
rather than one imposed upon them by the court. Future litigation is thereby reduced.
- Since
settlement can generally be concluded in a limited time frame, there is less delay,
confusion and uncertainty as to the outcome. The emotional toll on the parties
and on family members is significantly lessened.
- The
settlement process is informal, non-adversarial and, in order to promote candor,
totally confidential. The mediator cannot be called as a witness in any court
proceeding. Settlement proposals discussed during the course of negotiations cannot
be revealed in later court hearings.
- If
a party becomes dissatisfied with the mediation process he or she can withdraw
at any time. This helps to insure that neither party can intimidate or exploit
the other party or manipulate the process itself.
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