Common Misconceptions About Divorce and How Mediation Helps

The divorce process is challenging and emotional enough even when you have a complete, accurate understanding of everything that lies ahead. Common misconceptions about divorce can make the process even more fraught.

Here are a few examples of some of these misconceptions.

• One spouse can come away with everything: In the heat of the moment, one spouse might tell the other “I’m going to take everything,” but this simply will not happen. Divorce must include an equitable division of assets. If your case goes to arbitration or litigation, it is the role of the arbitrator or divorce court to create a fair divorce arrangement given your circumstances.
• There is a chance you won’t get to see your children: Unless the court deems it a danger to the children for them to see you, you will at least get some level of visitation, if not shared custody, with your children. It is generally considered to be in the best interest of children to have meaningful relationships with both parents.
• You will be in financial ruin after the divorce process: You may well take a financial hit, but an equitable division of assets will not leave you bankrupt. It is still a good idea to meet with a financial professional like a CPA to get a good understanding of your finances and set new financial goals moving forward. However, you’re not going to be left homeless and without a penny to your name.

Mediation is beneficial in many ways, including because it helps you to remove some of the emotional strain of the divorce and places some of the control over the outcome back into your hands.

For more information about the misconceptions of divorce and the benefits of mediation, contact an experienced Long Island divorce attorney at Solutions Divorce Mediation.