Getting divorce is really time consuming legal process and sometimes it is very frustrating for both the parties to appear before the court again and again without any result. But following a Mediation process both parties can avoid that frustration as Mediation is a legal alternative that can prevent both parties from ever having to appear before a judge. Actually, mediation is the dispute resolution option that allows you and your spouse to reach a fair settlement with the help of a third, neutral party known as Mediation Attorney.

These Mediation Attorneys are trained in alternative dispute resolution techniques. Both the parties will hire a mediation attorney to identify and resolve all divorce issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division, in a series of meetings and discussions. A certified and experienced divorce mediator offers his/her knowledge and experience to help both parties reach a mediated resolution to their divorce outside of the federal and state judicial system. At the end, mediator will draft an agreement which the two parties can present to the court for approval. It is mediation attorney’s responsibility to clarify the terms of the agreement and make sure all parties understand the terms of this mediation agreement.

Mediation attorneys usually offer free initial consultation and the whole mediation process also tends to be lower cost as both parties hire one mediator instead of two lawyers. Before choosing mediation attorney, consult with your spouse and ask about his/her choice of lawyer, if any. Both the parties are responsible for half of the mediator’s fees and expenses of experts.