The family court system can leave much to be desired. Often, divorcing spouses or parents walk away from a judgment disappointed, as decisions made by judges do not take into account all the small nuances involved in their daily lives. Private mediation, by contrast, provides numerous advantages over divorce proceedings in court. For example, private mediation allows clients for greater privacy and control over the divorce process. Compared with a lengthy divorce that goes to trial, mediation presents the opportunity for less time away from work, children, life, and the moments that matter most. While divorce is one of the most stressful life events any adult can navigate, the mediation process allows parties to negotiate and collaborate on their divorce outside of the courtroom—ideally with less stress and less drama. While the process may be unpleasant, clients often find that reaching a result through mediation that benefits both parties without the financial and emotional costs of a court battle is often worth it. A long-term study published in The Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology on the effects of mediating versus litigating child custody disputes found measurable differences between the two divorce routes that indicate the clear benefits of mediation. Among other insightful findings, the study found that “mediation encourages both parents to remain involved in their children’s lives after divorce without increasing coparenting conflict.”
At The Bacinett Law Offices, we provide the opportunity for couples, parents, and families to create more meaningful and personalized solutions to their family law problems through private mediation. During this process, we help our clients take control of their situations and identify their needs and wants. Call the Bacinett Law Offices at 619-667-4000 to speak with our staff, or email Attorney Bacinett at sjb@bacinettlaw.com, to learn more or to schedule a consultation.
Offering Alternative Dispute Resolution Services to Better Meet Your Needs
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provides individuals and their families with the means to find answers to their legal situations in a less expensive and less hostile manner than what is experienced in the traditional legal process. Common ADR options include mediation, arbitration and collaborative law.
At The Bacinett Law Offices, we provide full mediation services to individuals facing numerous family struggles, including:
- Divorce or legal separation
- Child custody or support disputes
- Childcare or pet arrangements
- Post-divorce modification requests
- Asset and debt division
As family law mediators, we help you understand all the issues that must be addressed and the options you have in front of you. From there, we help structure and craft an agreement that, once approved by the court, will be legally binding on all parties involved.