iMediate Inc - Family Mediation West Palm Beach Florida
Family Mediation for Divorced Couples
The concept of mediation may seem overwhelming or complex to many people, but through a thorough understanding of how the mediation process works it is not nearly as intimidating as it may seem.
The process of mediation enables couples to have more control over their divorce settlement than the process of litigation typically would. This is especially the case in situations where there are children present. Family mediation can help to strengthen communication and conflict resolutions skills so that the parents can continue working together to raise the children after the divorce.
The Role of the Mediator
A family mediator assumes the role of a 3rd party counsel to both parties. The mediator's experience and approach can have a tremendous impact on the final outcome. Overall mediators are to remain neutral to both parties. During the family mediation process the mediator may provide information pertaining to laws that are relevant to the situation, but may not give either party legal advice. The mediator may also offer his/her opinion about how specific issues may be viewed by an attorney or a judge, but this opinion will be based on factual information and his/her personal experience.
A family mediator listens closely to both sides of the issue, offers solutions and alternatives, all while ensuring that both parties remain calm and feel respected in a safety conscious, non-emotional environment. Each party is also free to suggest their own solutions or alternatives and are not obligated to agree to any situation that are not comfortable with.
The Difference Mediation and Litigation
How this differs in litigation is that the divorcing spouses surrender control and are therefore submitted to the judgment of the court in the litigation process. Family mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process in which an objective 3rd party works with the divorcing spouses to resolve their issues while maintaining control over the final agreement. Understanding this calms both parties and alleviates anxiety thus maximizing the mediation experience.
The Results Speak for Themselves
It has been shown that divorcing spouses or couples who choose non-adversarial family mediation over litigation are significantly more likely to be satisfied with the final agreement when compared with couples who resort to litigation through legal process. They also tend to spend significantly less in terms of time and money as a result. If you are going through a divorce or break-up of any kind and are considering an alternative to litigation family mediation is an alternative to more traditional, more emotional, and more costly adversarial divorce.
Why iMediate's Approach Works
iMediate Inc. through it's iChat Mediation brand provides family mediation services in a unique and cutting-edge way. Virtual mediation allows couple to express themselves in a less emotional and more safety focused atmosphere. Using Cisco's WebEx communication platform iChat Mediation has created "iChat" which allows sessions with up to 6 separate parties. iMediate Inc. has only State Supreme Court certified family mediators and services West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton, Jupiter Florida and beyond.
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