Going through a divorce is an unpleasant activity in Portland, OR, Walnut Creek, San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, CA, and the surrounding areas no matter how you slice it. Rather than get courts involved and all of that circus, instead you can turn to divorce mediation specialists at Sugarman & Company LLP to help amicably come to an agreement on a variety of different issues stemming from the relationship. We are usually more cost-effective than going through the court system and going through divorce mediation also often allows couples to retain a greater control over the divorce decisions. While no one plans to go through a divorce, if it happens to you then why not make it as painless as possible for all involved? Contact our team today to have your initial consultation for divorce mediation.
What Can Be Covered in a Divorce Mediation
As professional divorce mediators, we are a neutral party that fosters communication and discussions that will lead to the best possible outcomes. We commonly deal with the division of marital assets, including things like houses, vehicles, bank accounts, and other assets. We also have helped with things such as visitation schedules for children, child support arrangements, spousal support, and other important details.
Rather than leave important decisions up to a judge, divorce mediation provides for decision making to be vested in the partners that are dissolving the relationship. This has proven to be less time-consuming than a court case, as well as less costly. And while you may decide to also consult with an attorney on things, that doesn’t negate the positive outcomes that divorce mediation results in.
Confidentiality Is a Core Feature
As is the case with more well-know people, when a divorce happens a lot of people are interested in what happens. With divorce mediation, confidentiality is a feature of the process as there are no public records of what was agreed to by either party. And mediation doesn’t preclude you from seeking the advice of an attorney, and with the increased focus on communication it helps to avoid any future conflicts that may arise, especially when compared against court-ruled divorces.
Divorce mediation is a private process that is a preferrable option to having the divorce go through the courts and become public record in Portland, OR, Walnut Creek, San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, CA, and the surrounding areas. The parties will decide what they deem is fair in the proceedings, and there is more freedom for give and take on both parties parts. Talk with our team at Sugarman & Company LLP today to learn more about divorce mediation.