Mediation is a way to help close the gap where you don't agree.
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Why mediation?
Most couples agree on numerous issues in their divorce. Mediation is a way to help close the gap where you don't agree.
The beauty of mediation is that mediators are impartial—they’re not on either spouse’s “side.” Their talent lies in the ability to calmly address specific areas and help negotiate an agreement that both sides can live with—without going through a costly and lengthy legal battle.
Get started with mediationWe're in this
together…
Our mediators have found it best to start with a one-hour guided phone consultation to assess the level of disagreement and make recommendations on the services available.
That's why all our mediation packages start with a three-way phone consultation.
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The difference between
mediation and attorneys
Traditionally, each spouse in a divorce hires an attorney and the parties battle it out.
Traditionally, each spouse in a divorce hires an attorney and the parties battle it out.
Divorce.com aims to take the fight out of divorce by first offering simple packages that remove the need for an attorney entirely. Mediation is there for bumps in the road. In mediation, there’s a single party who doesn't represent either side. The mediator's job is to help you get to an agreement so you can continue down the uncontested route and avoid a costly and lengthy legal battle.
Get started with mediationCommon Myths
about Mediation
The mediator decides the outcome for me.
Absolutely false.
Your mediator has no control over the outcome—you and your spouse decide that. Compare that to court, where you’re turning the power over to a complete stranger to make critical decisions for you and your family.
Agreements made in mediation aren’t honored by both parties.
False.
In fact, the parties are much more likely to follow mediated agreements than court orders, which often demand repeated court visits for modification. Think of it this way: Are you more likely going to want to follow an agreement you helped create, or a court order telling you what to do?
Mediation doesn’t work with children involved.
This couldn’t be further from the truth.
Mediation is ideal for couples with children. It facilitates a civil discussion in a calm environment, enabling the parents to find common ground. Compare that to courtrooms—adversarial environments that often set a combative tone for the co-parenting relationship.
Mediation isn’t confidential.
False.
Mediation is completely confidential. With the exception of your mediator, no one will know what you and your spouse discussed. Any notes taken during mediation are destroyed, and your mediator won’t discuss the details with anyone. This is in stark contrast to courtrooms, where any person present can hear your business.
Get started with mediationOk. How does
mediation work?
How does mediation work when I complete my divorce filing with Divorce.com?
Our mediation and divorce filing services complement each other. Once you’ve worked out the disagreements through mediation, you’re ready to complete the filing paperwork, where the agreements you made in mediation will be noted.
Mediation
Pricing
We recognize that the divorce process can be costly. Mediation is a very cost-effective way of working through your differences without hiring two attornies at a national average of $270 per hour each.
During the initial consultation, we will discuss the disagreements you have and ways to resolve them. Depending on the number of disagreements, how complex they are, and how cooperative the two of you are with each other, you may need additional time.
Most of our customers need between 1-3 additional hours. This is what we charge.
Initial Consultation
$49
1 hours of Mediation
$129
3 hours of Mediation
$309
5 hours of Mediation
$449
That’s it. No hidden prices for anything else. Once the mediation is completed, the agreements get added to your divorce paperwork and you are ready to move forward.
Get started with mediationYou have questions.
We’re here to help
Does mediation always work?
Like anything in life, there’s unfortunately no guarantee that mediation will work. Parties that show flexibility and a willingness to compromise have a much higher chance of reaching a resolution.
How does mediation work?
Both parties will meet with a mediator and discuss the specific disagreements. The mediator will ask what ideas each side has to resolve the disagreements and may make some recommendations themselves. The goal is to take these suggestions and come up with a solution that both parties can live with.
Is mediation legally binding?
We’ll guide you through all the key questions in as little as 30 minutes.
Does mediation always work?
Like anything in life, there’s unfortunately no guarantee that mediation will work. Parties that show flexibility and a willingness to compromise have a much higher chance of reaching a resolution.
Will they tell us what to do?
You and your spouse will decide the outcome of mediation together. The mediator has no authority over you and can’t force you to accept any resolution.
Why do we do the one-hour initial consultation?
We feel it’s best to have a clear idea of your specific situation. Our mediators will ask you for information on common areas of disagreement, and you’ll also have a chance to ask any questions you may have. We take this information and make recommendations on how to move forward.
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