After your spouse enters a response to your divorce petition, the proceedings will begin, and your case will enter the discovery period where you share evidence and ask your spouse questions before your case enters trial. Before trial, however, you may have the option to resolve your Phoenix divorce through mediation.
During mediation, a neutral trained mediator will help you and your spouse come to an agreement on the terms of the divorce. This prevents you from entering trial and having a judge decide the terms for you. Mediation is typically faster, less expensive, and more predictable than the courtroom, so it may be a preferable option. Speak to a Phoenix divorce attorney at the Law Office of Karen A. Schoenau to determine your optimal path to resolution.