Myths About Divorce Mediation Debunked

There are a number of myths floating around the subject of divorce mediation. But the truth is mediation can be a great way to get through your divorce as amicably and quickly as possible without involving the courts.

Many believe that mediation puts one spouse at an advantage over the other, typically leaving women at a disadvantage. However, good mediators are trained to look for dominating behavior and will put a stop to mediation if one spouse persists in such behavior. Women actually usually get a better result through mediation than they do in court, as mediation takes into consideration non-legal factors. Plus, in mediation either spouse is allowed to call an end to the process at any time.

Some people believe that mediation is more trouble than hiring a divorce lawyer, but again, this is not the case. Divorce lawyers have to do a certain level of digging around and information gathering in order to make your case, but in mediation, you and your spouse agree to be upfront with each other. This allows for a streamlined divorce process that is typically less cumbersome and less expensive than turning to a lawyer.

If you're interested in learning more about divorce mediation, contact a Los Angeles divorce attorney with experience in divorce mediation.