The Benefits of Pro Se Mediation vs. Traditional Divorce

Cost:

With the high cost of divorce litigation and the concern about its impact on the relationship and the children, many couples are opting for pro se divorce mediation. Pro se mediation is an effective way to reach a settlement to all issues while conserving financial resources. A litigated divorce often costs ten times more than parties spend on mediation. It is far less costly for parties to hire one mediator than to hire two attorneys. Florida law requires all parties to mediate prior to trial. Why not start with mediation and avoid all the additional costs?

Children:

 By its non-adversarial nature, pro se mediation helps protect children from what could otherwise become an emotionally difficult situation. Parents who use mediation as an alternative to divorce litigation often can remain on amicable terms and be effective co-parents. Parents get to decide for themselves how they will parent in the future and share time.

You Decide:

With pro se mediation, the parties have the ability to decide all issues pertaining to their children, property, and other assets and liabilities. The mediation process allows the parties a great deal of guidance, support, and flexibility in reaching these decisions and in navigating through the court process.

Time:

Pro se mediation is less time consuming. Document disclosure is minimal compared to divorce litigation and the process is simplified. Once the issues have been decided, it can take as little as four weeks for the divorce to be finalized. With divorce litigation, it can take years.