Representing Clients Pursuing Mediation In Vero Beach

Family law issues have a reputation for being contentious, stressful, time-consuming and expensive. But these matters do not always need to be handled this way. There are alternatives to traditional, litigated divorce that are much more peaceful.

Mediation is often a good option for people seeking a different, more positive divorce experience. Mediation can take some of the stress of divorce away and leave people in a better place, more ready to focus on the future with hope.

I am attorney George L. Metcalfe, and I have experience representing clients engaged in mediation. At my firm George Lambeth Metcalfe, P.A., in Vero Beach, Florida, I take the time to get to know my clients, understand their needs and work with them to find a resolution that fits their goals.

The Benefits Of Mediation

Mediation has many benefits for those involved in seeking to resolve a family law issue like a divorce. It is:

• Often less expensive than a traditional divorce
• Calmer and more peaceful
• Less time-consuming
• A way to get more control over the divorce process

Opting to mediate your divorce can help you and your spouse come to a less contentious, if not amicable, resolution. This can leave you with more time, more money and less stress.

What Is The Mediation Process Like?

In mediation, you and your spouse sort through all the issues of the divorce process with the help of a neutral mediator. You and your spouse will come to an agreement about issues involving the custody of your kids, property division and spousal support arrangements. If there are matters you have trouble resolving, the mediator can guide you, provide advice and insight, and help you figure out a solution that you both feel comfortable with.

Mediation provides a neutral and confidential setting where you and your spouse can openly discuss your views on the dispute. Having more communication with your spouse can lead to better results and solutions that are more effective and less contentious. Mediation can also help you resolve deeper issues and come out of the divorce process feeling calmer and more hopeful. This frees you to focus on the future and what’s ahead instead of spending time and money fighting with your spouse in court.

To prepare for mediation, it’s important to understand what your goals and interests are. Prior to mediation, figure out what you want to get out of your settlement and what you are willing to compromise on. In preparation for mediation, you may also want to spend time thinking about your spouse’s perspective and what they may want in order to make negotiations smoother. Then, you may want to spend time thinking about your strategy and your priorities.

Is Mediation Right For Me?

While mediation is a suitable alternative for many couples, it does not completely fit everyone’s needs. Mediation is a good option for couples who lack good faith in the other party or are particularly emotionally charged. High emotions and a lack of trust may cause issues that mediation cannot effectively resolve. Mediation may also not work for couples whose cases are particularly complicated. High or complex asset division, disagreements about custody and other challenges may be better resolved in court.

Learn More About Mediation

If you think mediation may be right for your situation, contact me to find out more. To get in touch, call 772-292-0930 or use the online contact form.

Set up an initial consultation to get more information about mediation and how I can help with it.