Mediators charge an hourly fee that can be shared by both parties in a way that you agree is fair. Although this process involves the services of both mediators and attorneys, the costs of a mediated divorce are typically less than conventional divorce. That's because you, and not your attorneys, are doing the talking. Further, you' re paying one mediator instead of two attorneys to do that most of the time. Choosing mediation is choosing to take charge of your life at a point where lots of things seem to be spinning out of control.
Mediation avoids much of the damaging consequences of adversarial divorces.
Most complex divorces go on for years. Prolonged divorces deplete assets, entail expensive professional services, appraisals and legal fees, interrupt business, and interfere with parties' opportunities for personal growth and their desire to get on with their lives. Mediation works in many more situations than you might imagine. However, in situations where parties are unable to assert their needs or do not feel free to speak their mind without fear of consequences, mediation may not be appropriate. Divorce is, unavoidably, a highly disruptive experience.