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MEDIATION
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
LITIGATION
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 with Spouse and Children
Home
About FMS
Our Fees
Mediation Services
Mediation v Litigation
Family Facilitation
FAQs
Contact Us
Mediation Articles
Family Law Mediation Brochure