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Mediation Lawyers in Chicago Illinois
The Simple, Private, & Respectful Divorce Process
Mediation for family law issues is one of several alternative dispute resolution options available to people. Mediation is an excellent option to save time, money, and stress when going through a divorce or parentage case. Both financial issues, like child support or maintenance, and child-related matters, like custody or visitation, can be mediated. Mediation can be initiated by the parties at any stage of their case, even before filing. The court may also order it in a domestic relations case. A judge may require the parties to attend mediation on child-related issues to ensure an agreement cannot be reached before allowing a case to move forward in court.
What to Expect in Mediation?
In mediation, both parties can meet with a neutral mediator from Abramovitch Blalock & McKinnon to determine what issues are agreed upon and try to work towards an agreement on disputed issues. The details of mediation depend on what is best for your case, such as whether attorneys will be present, how long the mediation session will last, and how many sessions you will attend.
To be successful, mediation requires preparation. While one of the goals is to save money, agreeing to a settlement that is not in your favor can be very costly in the long run. A mediator cannot provide legal advice to either party, so it is important to know what you are entitled to when going into mediation.
Consult our highly experienced mediation lawyers at (312) 372-1639 or email us at info@abmfamilylaw.com.
Benefits of Mediation
There are many benefits to mediation, including, but not limited to, the following:
It allows the parties to have more control over the process and the outcome.
The parties make the final decision, not a judge.It allows parties to avoid costly litigation.It is much less contentious, which is less stressful than litigation.
It allows parties to avoid costly litigation.
It is much less contentious, which is less stressful than litigation.
It occurs in a private setting, unlike a courtroom.
It encourages custom made solutions to fit each person’s needs, rather than a “win” “lose” feeling that happens in court.
Statistically, agreements reached in mediation have a higher rate of compliance.
If both parties are committed to a good-faith effort in mediation, it is almost always the right step. The attorneys at Abramovitch Blalock McKinnon can assist your mediation efforts to ensure a positive outcome.
Let’s Work Together
Contact Abramovitch Blalock & McKinnon, LLC today