I n general, the public has long been dissatisfied with the traditional litigation process of divorce. Revenge may be sweet but getting on with one's life is even sweeter. Fortunately, there is now a happy and less expensive alternative - mediation. Mediation generally takes anywhere from several weeks to six months, an extremely short period of time compared to litigation which often takes years.
Mediation often saves thousands of dollars and in many cases tens of thousands of dollars.
It prevents polarization where the parties are relatively amicable in the first place. Where they are not, the mediator will help diffuse the animosity. While it is difficult to put aside one's anger and compromise, the satisfaction of revenge that one may seek in a divorce is fleeting. The peace that one attains from resolving the conflict quickly, inexpensively and fairly lasts a lifetime. Most importantly, there are countless benefits to children.