Mediation avoids the adversarial system of divorce, during which time the most personal matters of people's lives are handed over the court for judgement. Divorce is a complicated time for the people involved. Divorcing couples will face much hurt, anger and confusion. While Divorce Mediation is not therapy, a mediator can help create an atmosphere of cooperation. This allows couples to adjust to their changing relationship and begin the healing process.
Mediation is fair.
Mediation reduces bitterness. Mediation enables parents to help in the children's adjustment to the separation and divorce. Mediation creates an atmosphere of cooperation. Mediation allows couples to make their own decisions. Mediators help to create options that are specific to the needs of the family.