Mediation vs Litigation
Choose the path that protects your family's future and preserves your dignity
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Mediation
The Collaborative Path Forward
- ● Cooperative, Amicable
- ● You are in Control of process
- ● Private & Confidential (comfortable office)
- ● You Control Length of Time (months)
- ● Expense: You Control
- ● Fair, Objective, Compassionate
- ● Give and Take
- ● See Both Sides
- ● Compassionate, Empathetic
- ● You are Educated & Guided
- ● Concern for Children's Best Interests
- ● Less Stress
- ● Work Together
- ● Comfortable Environment
- ● Addresses Future Issues, Relationship
- ● Sensible & Responsible Negotiation
- ● Ongoing Working Relationship with Spouse and Children
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Litigation
The Traditional Court Battle
- ● Adversarial, Confrontational & Combative
- ● Attorneys/Judge Control process
- ● Public (cold, intimidating courtroom)
- ● Attorneys Control Length of Time (Year + 2)
- ● Expense: Attorneys Control
- ● Biased, Partisan, One-Sided
- ● Fight to the finish
- ● Combative, Confrontational
- ● Attorney Dictates
- ● Children may be used as Pawns
- ● Stressful
- ● Work Against Each Other
- ● Unfamiliar, Intimidating Courtroom
- ● Get the Most You Can Now
- ● All-or-Nothing Mentality
- ● Often Results in Hurt Feelings and Irreparably Damaged Relationships
70%
Cost Savings
vs. Traditional Litigation
3-6
Months
Average Resolution Time
18+
Months
Average Court Battle
5x
Higher Costs
Than Mediation
Choose the Path that Protects Your Family
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