Riverside Divorce Mediation
Where divorcing couples have the potential of agreement, divorce mediation may help. Certified family law specialist Julie M. Hill offers divorce and related family law services to Riverside and Inland Empire clients. Ms. Hill can advise you if Riverside divorce mediation is an option in your situation.
What is divorce mediation in Riverside?
Riverside divorce mediation is a process that brings divorcing couples together to develop a mutual settlement and/or parenting agreement. Resolving issues in court is costly and emotionally stressful. Divorces that involve large marital assets and/or disputed child custody issues can take years to resolve in court—with prohibitive costs, emotional distress, and animosity between spouses. A heavily litigated divorce can ruin you and your children’s lives.
In a disputed divorce, you have two choices—go to court and litigate every issue, or participate in mediation to come to an agreement. Riverside divorce mediation has many benefits including:
- Equal voice in problem resolution
- Lowered legal and court costs
- Increased cooperation between spouses
- Sensible co-parenting solutions
- Resolution of family issues by you rather than the judge
- Quicker resolution to problems
How Riverside divorce mediators can help
A mediator is a neutral and objective third party. Because a mediator is neutral, he or she can work with both spouses to work out settlement agreements in your contested divorce. A Riverside divorce mediator works toward amicable resolution so there is less emotional trauma and often less litigation in court. And, a settlement agreement developed through mediation is often more fair than one determined by the judge.
Divorce mediator in Riverside helps after divorce
Divorce mediation in Riverside may also be helpful after your divorce. Even if your divorce was contentious and traumatic, mediation may help in certain circumstances including:
- Co-parenting problems and/or disputes
- Changes in custody/support arrangements
- Behavioral problems with ex spouses and/or children
Legal help with Riverside divorce mediation
Contested divorces hurt everyone and can leave lasting emotional scars. A divorce mediator in Riverside may help you and your family come to terms and reduce stress. Attorney Julie M. Hill can offer valuable advice on your divorce mediation options. Further, Ms. Hill can review mediation settlement agreements to ensure your rights are protected before signing the agreement. If you are considering Riverside divorce mediation, contact Julie Hill today to arrange a consultation to discuss your mediation options.