Family Law Mediation
When both spouses and their lawyers are willing to sit down and negotiate the terms of their divorce, family law mediation can be a cost-effective, relatively straightforward process for settling a divorce. Additionally, mediation allows parties to reach mutually agreeable terms regarding any number of family law issues. At [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], I counsel and represent clients in the family law mediation, making sure their rights and interests are protected throughout the process. I also have extensive experience in representing parties during the mediation process.
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are willing to sit down and negotiate a divorce settlement, contact family law mediation lawyer Gregory Hitt today to schedule an appointment and discuss your case. As someone who long as litigated and mediated family law matters, I understand whether mediation is a viable option for you.
The Divorce Mediation Process
In order to ensure the procedural integrity of the divorce mediation process, mediators cannot give legal advice; rather, they must remain neutral with regard to the parties involved. When legal issues arise, the parties can consult with their attorney. Mediators typically meet with each party and their attorney separately in order to identify important issues regarding the division of marital assets and marital debt, child custody and parenting time. Afterward, the mediator will help frame the issues in order to underscore what is in the best interests of both parties and to keep discussions on track. Once the parties begin negotiations, the mediator goes back and forth between the parties to present proposed terms and keep discussions moving forward.
The Services I Provide As An Experienced Mediator
I routinely act as a mediator in divorce and family law cases for individuals who have retained attorneys. I bring over 20 years of family law experience to my mediation services as I have litigated and mediated a large number of divorces, child custody and visitation disputes. I understand the mediation process, and help direct parties and their attorneys toward an amicable resolution of their matter in a timely and cost-effective way. This includes providing parties a frank assessment of their circumstances and providing options and guidance that leads to resolution of even the most contentious of issues.
Why Is Mediation Preferable To Going To Court?
The central advantage of mediation is that it puts both spouses in charge of their future by allowing them to determine the terms of their divorce. Here, couples can determine how marital assets will be divided, who will take responsibility for paying off certain debts, how the house will be handled, and what sorts of custody and parenting time arrangements will be operative. With regard to marital assets, mediation allows you to negotiate an arrangement whereby one spouse can keep the marital home in exchange for excluding the other spouse’s retirement savings from division as marital property. While subject to final approval by the court, mediation puts you in charge of what your divorce settlement will look like rather than having a judge impose terms on you.
Contact Austin, Texas, Mediation Family Law Attorney Gregory Hitt
If you and your spouse are willing to negotiate the terms of your divorce, contact divorce mediation attorney Gregory Hitt today by calling [nap_phone id=”LOCAL-CT-NUMBER-2″] to schedule an appointment and learn how I can help you.
