Get Independent Legal Help Before Your Mediation

Mediation is an effective divorce method for people who want to maintain their privacy and exercise control over the outcome of their divorce. However, there are some limitations, including the fact that the mediator is a neutral third party who will not (and cannot) advocate for you in your sessions or privately advise you on how to proceed.

This is why it can be beneficial to seek independent legal counsel for your mediation. Even though mediation is a non-adversarial setting, it’s still helpful to have someone who can be your advocate during the process.

Here are just a few examples of working with an attorney during divorce mediation.

• Clarity: Attorneys provide you with greater clarity over the effects of your decisions and what sorts of issues you should prioritize if you are to meet your goals.
• Equity: Attorneys will be able to analyze potential deals or decisions and determine whether they are truly fair and equitable for the parties involved. In this way, they prevent you from being taken advantage of by your spouse.
• Success: Working with an attorney allows you to propose solutions that will get you closer to achieving your goals and can expedite the process so it goes more efficiently.
• Peace of mind: When you have a professional advocating for your interests, you can avoid a lot of the anxiety that comes with mediating on your own and wondering if you’re really getting a good deal in your divorce agreement. It can be very comforting to have a professional looking out for you, and given the anxiety-inducing nature of the divorce process the value of that comfort should not be dismissed.

For more information about the value of working with an attorney in your mediation process, contact an experienced Long Island divorce lawyer at Solutions Divorce Mediation.