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What Does a Mediator Do?
There are many ways to resolve a divorce with or without the court’s involvement. Mediation is one of many methods to finalize the end of your marriage with your spouse, with a focus on collaboration. A certified Illinois mediator can help facilitate a smooth, low-conflict divorce with your spouse, offering a more relaxed experience than you would likely find in the courtroom.
At Shaw Sanders, P.C., we can help you pursue mediation as a viable way to finalize a divorce. We will endeavor to ease your concerns through your divorce, working toward a solution that leaves all parties satisfied. Our St. Charles, IL family law attorneys are highly familiar with mediation, and we can review your case to see if it is the right solution for you.
How Do Mediators Optimize Divorce Proceedings?
Mediators who help couples reach a divorce settlement they can both feel comfortable signing can ease the process for those couples in various ways:
Sharing Legal Information
One of the main advantages of working with a mediator – as opposed to trying to figure out a divorce on your own – is the added legal knowledge. A certified mediator can keep you and your spouse informed of your rights, making sure that you know what to expect during your divorce.
Throughout your mediation meetings, questions may arise about issues like child custody, alimony, and property division. A certified mediator can provide you with the necessary context to help you and your spouse reach a sound agreement. At Shaw Sanders, P.C., Attorney Matt Shaw has decades of experience in family law, and he utilizes that depth of knowledge when advising clients in mediation.
Managing Tension
Even in less dramatic divorces, mediation can be uncomfortable. The role of the mediator during this process is to manage this tension and keep things productive. A mediator can help get the conversation going and keep you and your spouse from getting sidetracked on unrelated issues. Importantly, a mediator does not take sides during a session, so you can rest assured that your mediator will not purposefully work against you.
At Shaw Sanders, P.C., we have handled all kinds of divorces, from amicable to high-conflict situations. Our mediator can help you and your spouse navigate difficult conversations and work toward a fair resolution.
Proposing Solutions
There is a strong emphasis on compromise in mediation, unlike litigation or arbitration where both sides make separate arguments and the process can be considered a zero-sum game. If you and your spouse cannot see eye-to-eye on certain issues, it may be difficult to find a point of agreement. A mediator can propose creative and flexible solutions to prevent you and your spouse from wasting time at an impasse.
At Shaw Sanders, P.C., our goal in mediation is to make sure that both parties walk away satisfied. We can work with you and your spouse to figure out a win-win solution that does not leave one party unfairly burdened or denied valuable resources.
Meet With a St. Charles, IL Family Law Attorney Today
Mediation is not a cure-all for every divorce, but it can be massively beneficial for spouses who are willing to work together to resolve their issues. At Shaw Sanders, P.C., our Kane County, IL divorce mediator can work with you and your spouse to reach a mutually agreeable resolution to your divorce. Call us at 630-584-5550 to schedule a free consultation today.
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