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Reasons to Mediate Over Litigation
Unlock the potential of mediation to resolve disputes with speed, privacy, and control. Mediation offers a personalized approach where all parties can achieve a mutually beneficial outcome without the complexities of court proceedings
Save Time & Money
Mediation is more efficient and cost-effective, as it typically requires fewer hours of professional time. This can lead to substantial financial savings for both parties.
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Peace of Mind
Mediation is less adversarial and confrontational process compared to litigation. This can lead to reduced emotional stress for both parties
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Control Your Outcome
Mediation is less adversarial and confrontational process compared to litigation. It allows for a more controlled and structured environment for resolving issues.
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What Is Mediation?
Mediation is one of those words people hear during a divorce without really understanding what it means or what actually happens in a mediation. So let me explain it because once you understand it, you are going to have the information you need to decide if it is an option for you.
Mediation is a process where two parties resolve their issues with the help of a neutral third person called a mediator. In family law and divorce, a mediator at Best Law Firm communicates with both sides and helps them reach agreements on issues they cannot resolve on their own. Nobody decides anything for you. Nobody makes you agree to anything. The mediator guides you through the process, narrows the issues, gives you advice, comes up with creative solutions and helps with the paperwork details. The parties makes the final decisions. The parties control the outcome.
What to expect
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We think your best mediator is an experienced family law attorney who knows the ropes, the law and has seen “it all” so to speak. When we are your mediator, the first thing we do is send you some paperwork so we know about your assets and your family.
How To Choose a Mediator
Not all family law mediators are attorneys or licensed in Ariona. In Arizona there are mediation services operated by non-attorneys or non-Arizona licensed attorneys. Be careful because we have helped clean up some of these mistakes post-divorce. Best Law Firm believes that a licensed Arizona family law attorney is best to help you with your issues involving spousal maintenance, retirement account division, business valuations, custody arrangements, or the kind of detailed house agreement we described above. A mediator who does not understand what a judge would actually do with your case in court cannot give either party the realistic picture they need. And a mediator who does not understand the legal details cannot build an agreement that actually holds up when real life happens.
Best Law Firm has four certified attorney mediators. Cynthia L. Best, Esq., Tali Best Collins, Esq., and Megan Spaulding, Esq. Between us we have been part of more than 5,000 mediations. We know what courts are doing right now. We know what is realistic and what is not. And we know how to build agreements that help prevent future litigation.
We have helped thousands of clients successfully navigate their family law matter.
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Divorce With Children
Mediation allows parents to work together to develop a parenting plan that addresses issues like legal decision-making, parenting time and vacation schedules, and holidays.
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Mediation leaves the decision power strictly with the parties. The mediator does not decide what is fair or who is right or wrong.
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Mediation encourages open communication and cooperation between spouses. An mediator helps facilitate discussions, ensuring that both parties have the opportunity to express their concerns, needs, goals and interests.
Divorce With Children
Mediation allows parents to work together to develop a parenting plan that addresses issues like legal decision-making, parenting time and vacation schedules, and holidays.
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Mediation encourages open communication and cooperation between spouses. The mediator helps facilitate discussions, ensuring that both parties have the opportunity to express their concerns, needs, goals and interests.
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Mediation allows parents to actively participate in the decision-making process regarding the custody and visitation arrangements for their children.
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Mediation helps unmarried parents work together to establish clear and detailed parenting plans, including custody, visitation schedules, and decision-making authority.
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Mediation provides an environment for spouses to openly discuss their financial circumstances, needs, and concerns. This promotes healthy communication, leading to a better understanding of each other's financial situations and goals
Learn More Family Businesses
Litigation can be highly disruptive to a family business. In litigation, it is common for parties to seek a business valuation, which can cause time, money and effort to obtain the financial data for the expert to value it.
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High net worth individuals often value their privacy. Mediation is a private process conducted behind closed doors, keeping the details of the divorce out of the public record.
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Mediation tends to be a more time-efficient process compared to traditional legal proceedings. It allows couples to establish important financial and property arrangements in a timely manner.
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Post-nuptial agreements can be sensitive subjects, as they involve discussions about finances and property. Mediation provides a neutral and structured environment where both parties can openly communicate their concerns and interests.
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Mediation allows the parties to maintain open communication and work together to find a solution that considers the best interests of all family members.
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Older couples often have accumulated significant assets, including retirement savings. Mediation can help couples work together to develop a fair and equitable division of these assets.
Learn More Military Divorce
Mediating a divorce involving members of the military can have specific advantages that cater to the unique circumstances and challenges faced by military families
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Mediation provides a controlled environment with a neutral mediator, which can help mitigate potential escalations or aggressive behavior that might occur in a more adversarial setting.
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A divorce coach at Best Law Firm provides compassionate, attorney-led guidance to help you understand the Arizona divorce process, reduce anxiety, get honest answers, and create a clear Game Plan for your next steps.
Mediation Or Court?
With proper preparation, legal guidance, and full financial disclosure, divorce mediation can help spouses resolve most issues collaboratively while preserving the option of court when safety or serious child-related concerns require legal intervention.
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Divorce coaching with an experienced Arizona family law attorney provides trauma-informed guidance to help you understand your options, prepare for important decisions, and determine whether coaching, mediation, full legal representation, or a combination of support is right for your situation.
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