For many divorcing couples, the litany of benefits that come from choosing mediation over a protracted litigation process are seemingly endless. Some easy ones that spring to mind include having a safe space to communicate openly and amicably in the moment and settling matters like child custody, spousal maintenance, and property division quickly and efficiently.
What many of them don’t realize are the positive ripple effects that come AFTER mediation — sometimes long after the divorce is final.
Our team of attorneys at Christman | Daniell Attorneys has been involved in hundreds of mediations covering civil disputes in various contexts, including divorces, complex civil litigation, partnership disputes, personal injury cases, contract disputes, and more. And one thing we can tell you with absolute certainty is that those who put their faith in the process and come away with a successful outcome are more likely to experience continued benefits for years down the road.
4 Positive Ripple Effects That Come From Choosing Mediation
- Continued open communication — Couples who choose litigation can get away with communicating through their family law attorney versus directly to each other. But at some point, after the dust settles, they’ll need to find a way to communicate in their “new normal.” This is especially true if they have children. Mediation fosters continued open lines of communication for years to come.
- The children learn about healthy relationships — Children are often stuck in the middle when Mom and Dad battle it out in court and talk badly about each other. Mediation shows your children that you can be civil and are willing to talk through your differences and find solutions that work for everyone, even if the marriage can’t be saved.
- Avoid gossip in the future — One of the bigger benefits of mediation is privacy, something you and your family are not afforded when choosing litigation. This additional privacy is good in the short term because there is no airing of dirty laundry, but it also eliminates the threat of having personal issues from the past creep up for all to see and hear in the future.
- More money for the future — Though every divorce is different, mediation is often cheaper than litigation. This will serve you and your family well after the divorce is finalized, as you’ll keep more of your money for important matters (a new home, better environments for your kids, etc.).
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