Minnesota Divorce Mediation Attorney
Many times, one or both parties to a divorce see a contested family court proceeding as the way to craft a much-needed final solution in less time. It rarely works that way, and litigation nearly always costs more than mediation.
Although it is true someone will generally "win" and be awarded at least some of what they seek in court, it rarely ends there. Some lawyers build their fortunes and entire practices on dragging divorce and family law matters back into court for another bite at the apple over and over again ... an unending cycle of cost, unhappiness and conflict.
There is often a more effective and affordable way to resolve your divorce. At Thompson Legal Services, we provide divorce mediation and counseling for individuals in the St. Cloud-Princeton area and throughout Minnesota. We will help you work collaboratively to come up with a plain tailored to the needs of your family. Contact us by e-mail at john@mnchapter7.com
or by telephone to speak with an experienced divorce mediation attorney.
How Does Divorce Mediation Work?
Mediation is a cooperative process. Unlike litigation, the parties and their attorneys set the pace and the ground-rules. Control of the process and the outcome is in the hands of the people who know the situation best, not a judge who is unfamiliar with the parties' circumstances and concerns.
One thing that is crucial in mediating a divorce dispute is to establish and maintain open lines of communication between the parties. This can be difficult in an emotionally-charged situation. The team at Thompson Legal Services has substantial experience in fostering collaborative solutions and effective communication regarding topics commonly in dispute in divorce, such as:
- Child custody
- Visitation
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Property division
If divorce mediation fails to produce an acceptable resolution, taking the matter to court is always an option; however, we find in many cases that mediation allows our clients to find real, lasting solutions in a more cost-effective and less emotionally exhausting process.
Mediate Where You Live: We will travel to wherever you are in Minnesota and conduct your mediation session in a place convenient for you and at no extra cost.
In acknowledging that mediation is not always successful, Thompson Legal Services requires all parties present or otherwise involved in the mediation to sign a non-disclosure agreement which states that from the outset of mediation, the parties agree items discussed and opinions, offers, compromises and concerns shared shall not be used or considered admissible if the matter should later proceed to trial. This offers mediation participants a certain openness, flexibility and protection not offered by other dispute resolution methods, including litigation.
Contact Us
Thompson Legal Services can offer you sound legal guidance in determining if divorce mediation is a viable, low-cost alternative to litigating your case. Call 320-310-4040 or contact us by e-mail at john@mnchapter7.com
today for a free initial consultation.
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