How Mediation Can Reduce Divorce Costs in Pennsylvania
To put your divorce behind you, you and your divorcing spouse must resolve each of the applicable terms. The more contentious your case becomes, the longer it is likely to drag on, the more costly it is likely to be, and the more emotionally charged things are likely to get. Divorce sets the course for your future in terms of your financial rights as well as your rights as a parent, and it can also take a serious emotional toll. The good news is that mediation can help expedite the process while putting the brakes on unnecessary drama.
Our experienced Harrisburg divorce mediation attorneys at Purdy Law Office, LLC, welcome the opportunity to help you.
Litigation Is Adversarial
When a case goes to court, it means the spouses weren’t able to find common ground and, as a result, need the court’s intervention on those terms that remain unresolved. If you’re at this point, you’ve exhausted your ability to negotiate with one another. This generally means that emotions are running high, and open hostility may have reared its ugly head.
You Can Expect Litigation to Be More Costly and More Time-Consuming
If your case is resolved in court, the court’s busy docket will determine the timeline. You can also expect the process to be lengthy, which can lead to secondary complications that affect your ability to move on with your life. Further, litigation is more expensive than mediation and offers less privacy.
Litigation Puts the Focus on Discord
As noted, going to court magnifies many of the negative aspects of divorce. In the process, you also give up the right to make primary decisions for yourself. Often, divorcing couples are hesitant to hand over this decision-making authority, which can be uniquely motivating when it comes to mediation.
Divorce Is an Emotional Transition
In legal terms, divorce is the dissolution of the marriage contract. As a result, each of the following that applies must be resolved:
- The division of marital property
- Child custody arrangements
- Child support
- Alimony
These are the nuts and bolts of divorce, but the process is also blanketed with emotion. Marriage is a primary relationship that most couples expect to last forever, and when it doesn’t, there can be serious emotional fallout. The fact that the process also scars the children makes it much more difficult.
When a divorcing couple takes their case to court, it can set the stage for animosity. From here, things can snowball. This can translate to less effective co-parenting moving forward, which is yet another way children are hurt by divorce and yet another reason for considering mediation.
Our Experienced Harrisburg Mediation Lawyers Are on Your Side
Our compassionate Harrisburg mediation attorneys at Purdy Law Office, LLC, are well-versed in the mechanics of successful mediation, and we’ve earned an impressive reputation for guiding our valued clients toward favorable settlements. Learn more by contacting us online or calling 717-674-2885 today.