Mediation Problems

How can my spouse and/or I overcome negative emotions in our mediation?

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In many divorce mediations, one or both participants’ inability to move past their negative emotions is a primary impediment to reaching resolution. A spouse’s anger can undermine the negotiation process, and participants are often required to process negative emotions during the process in order to succeed. Luckily, divorce mediators use a variety of techniques to … How can my spouse and/or I overcome negative emotions in our mediation?

Can our mediator represent either of us an attorney in a divorce proceeding or give us legal advice after the mediation is over?

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No. The mediator’s role in a divorce mediation is as a neutral third party who urges spouses to listen to each other’s needs, creatively craft solutions that are mutually beneficial, and compromise in ways that ensure everyone’s future success and well-being. Directly representing either you or your spouse during the mediation would destroy this neutrality. … Can our mediator represent either of us an attorney in a divorce proceeding or give us legal advice after the mediation is over?

How can we mediate if we have a contentious relationship or if my spouse intimidates me?

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Divorce mediation can still work, even when parties have a contentious relationship. Mediating a contentious divorce is certainly more difficult compared to a relationship that is amicable. However, that does not mean that mediation is impossible, or even that mediation is not still the best option. When parties get along and agree on most subject, … How can we mediate if we have a contentious relationship or if my spouse intimidates me?

What happens if we cannot reach a divorce agreement during mediation?

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While mediation is a good way to resolve a divorce, it is by no means a guaranteed success. Sometimes mediated divorces break down, leaving divorcing spouses without a completed divorce agreement to take to court to finalize their separation. When this happens, there are three paths that you can go down: Litigation, try another mediation, … What happens if we cannot reach a divorce agreement during mediation?