Divorce Mediation
Some issues may be easily resolved while others will require a neutral third-party, an experienced divorce mediator, to keep the communication ongoing and focused.
If you believe that you and your spouse will be able to reach amicable resolutions, mediation may be the best choice for you. Successful mediation eliminates lengthy and expensive court proceedings. Mediation is entirely voluntary, and can continue as long as all parties wish to do so.
Participants in mediation report higher satisfaction rates than people who go to court. Because of their active involvement, they have a higher commitment to upholding the settlement than people who have a judge decide for them. Mediations end in agreement 70 to 80% of the time and have high rates of compliance.
(Source: American Bar Association)
Westchester Divorce Mediator
As a divorce mediator, we act as a neutral third party helping you and your spouse work through whatever issues need to be resolved in the dissolution of your marriage. Some issues may be quickly and easily resolved while others will require us to intervene to help keep the communication ongoing and focused, suggest ideas, and assist both parties moving forward to resolve the issues. As a neutral mediator, we do not represent you or your spouse and cannot provide advice to either party. However, we provide information and knowledge as to what a court may do in divorce proceedings, helping you make informed decisions.
A Cost-Effective Alternative to Litigation
By giving you control of your divorce, the mediation process not only allows you and your spouse to set the terms of your divorce agreement, but also helps you avoid the costly and time consuming process of litigation.
How Does the Mediation Process Work?
At our firm, we will help you and your spouse come to a mutual divorce agreement by assisting you in the following areas:
- Providing a framework for discussion: We will clearly lay out issues that need to be negotiated to proceed with your divorce, such as alimony, child custody, visitation, child support and the distribution of marital assets.
- Guiding you through negotiations: As a mediator, we cannot provide legal advice to either party. However, we can guide the discussion by asking relevant questions of both parties when negotiations veer off course or get stuck on a particular topic.
- Preparing your mediation agreement: Once you and your spouse have committed to an agreement, we will put it into writing and submit it to court to finalize your divorce.
With over 30 years of experience in divorce and family law, we understand the divorce process and can use this understanding to guide you and your spouse to a successful resolution.
Divorce Mediation Can Work
Mediation can be a cost effective alternative to litigation for many couples.
An Experienced Divorce Mediation Attorney Can Help
If you are seeking to directly negotiate the terms of your divorce with your spouse, but need help establishing a framework for discussion, enlisting the help of an experienced mediator to guide you through the process could be your best option.
Divorce Mediator
At the Law Offices of Shari R. Gordon, we help people in White Plains and the surrounding area obtain cost-effective divorce settlements through the process of mediation. We act as a neutral third party in this process, guiding couples through negotiations by presenting clear questions that need to be resolved before an agreement can be finalized.
Contact Shari Gordon today to arrange for your complimentary initial consultation. Call 914-962-2722 or email shari@srgesq.com.
