How Family Mediation
Works
How It
Works
You contact Family Mediation
Centers™ either via email or by telephone.
Our staff will
gladly speak to or email both parties about the mediation process and
scheduling an appointment.
We will set up a mediation orientation
appointment to answer all of your questions, so we can start the process. We
offer an orientation session at a reduced fee for couples who want to learn
about the process and meet their mediator.
Remember, our mediators are
neutral third parties here to assist you in resolving your disputes. They can
assist you in resolving all issues of your divorce. We have mediators who speak
English, Spanish, and Creole. Our mediators have extensive experience in
resolving disputed issues such as custody, child support, visitation, alimony,
distribution of assets, and any other concern you may have.
We can
schedule your mediation together in the same room or you can be in separate
rooms. It is strictly up to you; the mediator will accommodate your personal
needs.
At family mediation centers, we understand that getting divorced
is a life altering experience. Our mediators recognize that a contested,
contentious divorce can take years and cost fortunes. That is why it is our
goal to make you understand that it is time to reshape your future -- not
rehash your past.
If you choose to proceed with the mediation process,
our mediator will set aside as much time as you need to make sure all of your
issues have been discussed and resolved to satisfaction of both parties. Once
you have settled all of your issues, the mediator will prepare your settlement
agreement. This agreement will provide a detailed resolution to all of the
matters brought before the mediator. The signing of the agreement by the
parties is done so freely and voluntarily. Remember if you choose, you can have
an attorney review the agreement prior to signing it or bring your private
attorney at any time during the mediation process.
Again, the entire
process is voluntary. You will never be forced or coerced to enter into a
mediated settlement agreement.
If you have issues that require attention
outside of the mediation, such as co-parenting, taxes, or valuation of
pensions, we have professionals available to assist you with all of your needs.
That is why we are the “one stop center.”
Our professional
staff is aware that the mediation process is new to you and we will gladly
assist you and answer all of your questions related to our
services.
Our
Fees
We charge an hourly rate for mediation, with no retainer
fee.
Please contact our office if you have
any questions about the fees for any of our other services.
7 Reasons Why Mediation is the Answer
- Divorce does not have to be a war. You can save time
and money. Go to mediation, no lawyer required.
- Mediation focuses on finding answers, not on
escalating disputes.
- Fortunes have been spent trying to prove you are
“right” or you have been “wronged.” It is much cheaper to
get peace of mind through a mediated settlement.
- Do not start a war you can’t fight to the end.
Otherwise, you will lose the war and pay for it too.
- No one really ever wins in court in a family matter,
but everyone pays, even the “winner.”
- No judge knows more about your marriage, finances, or
children than you. Don’t let a complete stranger make decisions about your
future.
- Lawyer fees are based on the time spent on your case,
not the time spent in your marriage. Even a short term marriage can take long
periods of time to dissolve, as well as large sums of money in fees and
costs.
At FAMILY MEDIATION
CENTERS™ we will help you reshape your future...
not rehash your
past.
Want to learn more?
Send
us your full name and e-mail address* and we will send you our FREE
"Painless Divorce" e-booklet, containing dozens of tips to help you
breeze through this difficult time.
Still have questions?
Contact us! We are always happy to speak to
you.
*We respect your privacy and will not give your e-mail
address to anyone without your permission.
To learn more about
Sherrie Marcus and Family Legal Services, visit
www.SherrieMarcus.com.
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