What to Expect from Divorce MediationExpectations for using a Divorce Mediation service are growing exponentially and more couples than ever are finding their way through the stages of Divorce by using this valuable service before picking up the phone to more expensive Legal Experts.Who needs to Go?Both of you need to attend Mediation sessions for there to be any benefit. Unlike Counseling where you can go jointly or alone and still derive a benefit, Mediation requires the attendance of both parties to discuss the issues involved.How many Sessions will we need?This will vary for each couple but a guide number is around half a dozen - some people need less and others more.What will we Discuss?At your very first session, your Mediator will explain what his/her role involves and what mediation is all about.Together you will set an Agenda for the areas you wish to discuss and both partners will be asked to contribute their points of concern. Things which you are in agreement over will not need to be discussed at length and more time will be allocated to areas which you disagree on and cannot find a way forwards on. Financial DiscussionsIf you have placed Financial issues on the table to talk about at the sessions, both spouses MUST agree to give full disclosure of their respective financial situations.It will require each of you to complete a form where details of income, pension, debts, savings and assets are all listed. Once completed, the Mediator will send a copy to the other spouse so it can be formally discussed together at the next session. During each meeting, your Mediator should facilitate the discussion to ensure that each person has a chance to give their side and talk without interuption or feeling intimidated. There will be opportunities to propose your solution as you see it and to discuss the implications of each spouses viewpoint. Reaching AgreementsAs you reach each Milestone and an area is agreed, your Mediator will put together a document called a 'Memorandum of Understanding.'
This Memorandum will act as a starting point & outline and summarise the agreement made by each party which can be given to their Attorney / Solicitor to be used when formalising the Divorce.
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