{"id":351741,"date":"2016-04-04T11:02:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/family\/divorce\/divorce-mediation-lawyers-and-divorce-mediation.html"},"modified":"2023-07-13T13:28:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T18:28:11","slug":"divorce-mediation-lawyers-and-divorce-mediation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/divorce\/divorce-mediation-lawyers-and-divorce-mediation.html","title":{"rendered":"How Lawyers Can Help in Divorce Mediation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How Lawyers Can Help in Divorce Mediation<\/h1>\n
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\n By Amy Vandervort-Clark, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Divorce mediation is one method of alternate dispute resolution.  Many former couples use mediation to amicably resolve their differences without costly litigation. A divorce attorney can help you prepare for mediation.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The use of mediation in divorce cases has become more common. If a divorcing couple can resolve matters between themselves with the help of a neutral third party called a mediator, they can save legal fees on divorce litigation. They can avoid the nastiness of a litigated divorce with their former partner.<\/p>\r\n

Many states now require divorcing couples to try court-ordered mediation before taking certain cases to court.
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Before attending a mediation session, it’s crucial to understand your position by asking:<\/p>\r\n