Seven Steps to Closure in a Mediated Divorce
- Desire to handle your divorce in a timely, less expensive way.
- Know your Mediator. Call and schedule a consultation, where you can learn about divorce issues and mediation. Write down your questions, concerns, issues, fears, etc. in advance. Chances are your mediator has seen enough examples to give insight into your unique circumstances.
- Schedule your first mediation session. Get out of “No Man’s Land”! Get the process started right!
- Create a master divorce agreement plan. Meet with your mediator to outline your (a) parenting plan, (b) family or spousal support, (c) debts and assets division, and (d) any and all other pertinent issues. This is the way to be in control of the details of your divorce!
- Draft your divorce document. When your Mediation is complete, the law firm Huntsman | Lofgran | Walton will draft and file your paperwork to finalize your divorce. You can also choose to do this yourself. You are in control.
- Attend the mandatory parenting class online.
- Here Comes the Judge. Paperwork is submitted to the court, and your divorce is complete when the Judge signs the decree. Relief! Peace of Mind!
End the war, rather than fighting longer to try to win the war. Does any side really win in a long, drawn-out war? The casualties and loss always destroy any feelings of victory. So go with mediation first for your divorce. It saves so much blood and treasure – you won’t believe the difference in your experience vs. others who take their divorce through trial, trying to ‘stick it’ to their spouse. A mediated-first divorce ends the war and limits further damage to family relationships, marital assets, and peace of mind.
You will be so glad you did your divorce through mediation first!