Is Mediation Less Expensive Than Other Approaches?
Navigating a divorce is as much a financial transition as it is an emotional one. This insightful piece by The Law Office of Kevin J. Chroman answers the critical question: ‘Is Mediation Less Expensive than Other Approaches?’ It’s a great breakdown for anyone looking to understand how staying out of court can protect both their peace of mind and their bottom line.
By: Kevin J. Chroman, Law Offices of Kevin J. Chroman
Mediation is the least expensive approach to divorce, apart from doing it yourself. How is mediation less expensive?
- Most mediation sessions are 2 hours. And, most divorce mediations are 2-5 sessions. By contrast, court litigation – which can include hearings, letter-writing between counsel, discovery, pre-hearing conferences, preparation of declarations, subpoenas, points and authorities, and all other aspects of litigation – can go on for weeks, months or even years.
- Even if you hire a consulting attorney in mediation (though often people in a mediation choose to proceed without lawyers), your lawyer’s preparation time will be much less extensive and less expensive.
- You typically share the cost of the mediator, which is typically much less than what one attorney would cost if you went to court.
Read the full article HERE.