Is Divorce Mediation Cheaper?
In a word: Absolutely! On average, a traditional, litigation-based, attorney-versus-attorney divorce will cost each party between $10,000.00 and $15,000.00, which is why a growing number of divorcing parties are opting for divorce mediation generally, and Divorce PRO Wisconsin in particular, to help guide them through the legal process.
Understanding Divorce Mediation
Parties involved in divorce mediation use the services of a neutral third party, a mediator, to guide them through their divorce. The mediator, ordinarily a family law attorney or someone with specialized training, facilitates discussions between the divorcing spouses, helping them reach mutually agreeable solutions on the disputed issues in their case, such as property division, child custody, and support. Unlike litigation, mediation is typically less formal and more collaborative.
How They Compare: Mediation vs. Litigation
- Lower Legal Fees: For parties who choose Divorce PRO as their mediation service provider, attorneys are optional. In other words, our highly-trained divorce mediators assist with so much of the work required to get divorced, in most cases, parties may only need a lawyer to perform limited duties, such as reviewing their settlement.
- Confidentiality: Unlike court proceedings, which are open to the public, mediation is a private process. Confidentiality can be crucial for those who prefer to keep their personal matters out of the public eye.
- Control Over Outcomes: In mediation, both parties are actively involved in the process and have input into the final agreement. As a result, solutions can be tailored to their specific needs, wants, or circumstances. This, in turn, leads to higher client satisfaction with the outcome.
- Emotional Well-Being: Mediation tends to be less adversarial than court proceedings, which can lower stress and reduce emotional strain.
Divorce mediation is both a low-cost and low-stress alternative to a traditional, lawyer-lead divorce proceeding. If you are considering divorce mediation, request a free case analysis from Divorce PRO today, and explore how their affordable mediation packages can help you during this challenging time.
Divorce PRO’s Affordable Mediation Services
If you are seeking an efficient and cost-effective means to the end of your marriage, Divorce PRO has all the answers, providing all-inclusive divorce mediation packages, starting at just $750.00 per party.
