What Is Mediation?

There are a several issues that need to be resolved when you are divorcing a spouse, one of which is deciding the custody arrangement of your children.  Fortunately, rather than facing a long and drawn out court battle, many people are able to come to a custody agreement during mediation. However, many parents are unaware of what exactly mediation is and how it can be beneficial to them and their family.

Divorce can be a complicated and messy process, but with the aid of the experienced Oceanside custody lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, you can get the settlement that is best for you and your family. Speak with one of our empathetic attorneys by calling 760-722-7646 today.

How It Will Help Your Custody Battle

Mediation is a process in which several parties discuss their issues and concerns and try to come to an agreement with the aid of at least one certified mediator. Mediation can take as long as is needed to work out an agreement and once an agreement is reach between all the parties, it will need to be legally finalized by a judge.

Mediation is particularly beneficial to divorcing parents because it often allows you to avoid a custody battle in court, helps to preserve the relationship oftentimes between spouses, and allows you to come to a more agreeable resolution for both parties. Some of the key components of mediation include:

• Both parties are allotted time in which only they are allowed to speak about the issues at hand and what they want to achieve through mediation.
• A trained and certified mediator will be present at all times to lead the parties in discussing any and all relevant issues without suggesting their own solutions or imparting their point of view.
• Both parties are given the ability to speak alone with the mediator at any point and as many times as is needed.
• If a resolution is reached, both parties must agree to every point that is outlined in the final decision.
• The mediator will often set up a future mediation session to revisit the agreement, make sure it is being carried out as written, and is still what both parties desire.

Mediation can prevent a child custody decision from becoming a battle that is devastating and ruinous for all parties involved.

Contact Us

The qualified Oceanside child custody attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, know how difficult this time can be for anyone and, as such, devote themselves to making it as easy as possible for you while also working diligently to get you the agreement you are seeking. Contact our legal team at 760-722-7646.