Family Law Mediation
Texas Mediation Attorney
Family law mediation is a process where you and your spouse or domestic partner meet with a neutral third party, the mediator, to try to resolve all of the issues in your divorce or legal separation. The mediator does not make any decisions for you. Instead, the mediator helps you and your spouse or domestic partner communicate with each other so that you can try to reach an agreement on your own about all of the issues in your case. Family law mediation is voluntary, which means that you and your spouse or domestic partner can choose to stop participating in mediation at any time. If you reach an agreement through mediation, the mediator will prepare a written agreement that both of you will sign. Once signed, the agreement will become a court order. If you do not reach an agreement during mediation, then anything that was said during mediation cannot be used against either of you if your case goes to trial.
Family law mediation is confidential, which means that what is said during mediation cannot be used outside of mediation. Family law mediation is generally less expensive and quicker than going to trial. Family law mediation is also less stressful because it allows you and your spouse or domestic partner to make your own decisions about your case instead of having a judge make those decisions for you.
Is mediation right for me?
Family law mediation gives both of you the opportunity to explain what is important to you and what kind of outcome would be best for your family before any decisions are made by a judge. Family law mediation is not right for every case. You should speak with an attorney before deciding whether or not family law mediation is right for you.
Mediation as an alternative to litigation can offer many benefits, such as:
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Family law mediation can be used to resolve issues related to property division, family violence, and military civil retirement. In many cases, mediation can help the parties save time and money by avoiding the need for a lengthy and costly court battle. If you are considering filing for divorce or a legal separation, you should explore the option of family law mediation with Milton Fagin Attorney at Law.
