Divorce, Family, and Matrimonial Lawyers – Darien, CT
DIVORCE MEDIATION SERVICE
FOR THE WESTPORT, STAMFORD, GREENWICH, NEW CANAAN & FAIRFIELD, CT AREAS
The divorce process involves two parties – the spouses who are separating. Sometimes the parties involved choose a mediator to get involved to help them through the process and work to a consensus on issues such as the division of assets, child custody, and visitation.
A mediator is an attorney who represents both parties in a divorce case and works with them to make compromises and reach an agreement on the division of property and assets. Using a mediator is often a more cordial way of distributing assets in a legal separation or divorce case as opposed to heated divorce cases involving costly litigation. The mediator will address every issue and allow both sides to be heard and state their case.
At Ferro & Battey, LLC, our mediation team is here to assist when you’re preparing for a divorce. Our compassionate divorce lawyers have the knowledge and experience needed to mediate your divorce and help both parties reach an agreement. We proudly provide service to clients throughout the Westport, Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, and Fairfield, CT areas.
IS MEDIATION RIGHT FOR YOU?
As in all other aspects of a case when you are preparing for a divorce, mediation should be carefully considered. Before you determine that mediation is the right option for you, there are a few things we must tell you.
First and foremost, not every couple is a good candidate for mediation, and choosing mediation does not automatically mean that your divorce will be less contentious than others. Being able to trust your spouse throughout the process, as well as the process itself, is a must when beginning to consider mediation. Please be advised that only limited protections are available with mediation, and financial and life circumstances can still change during it, which can affect the mediation. Therefore, if one party has any reason to delay the proceedings, the process can be dragged on for years. And if mediation fails, you’ll have to start the entire divorce process over again.
But for the right couple, mediation can offer many benefits, including flexibility and a way to keep private matters out of the public record, which they would become if the case were to go to court. A combination of mediation and litigation can be used as well in cases where both spouses are on the same page with most issues except a few. You may also opt for represented mediation. This is when both spouses seek divorce through mediation, but each retains their own separate legal counsel.
There are times when family courts will require the couple to go through different types of mediation, and this is now especially true in a post-COVID world, as the courts may not have the available trial scheduling or staffing. Whether you originally meant to seek mediation or not, our mediation and divorce lawyers will make sure you’re always getting the best legal advice possible. We’ll also prepare you for all possible outcomes, so there are no surprises coming.
LET US HELP YOU THROUGH MEDIATION. CONTACT OUR DIVORCE LAWYERS TODAY.
Through a mediator, a better result can be achieved for both sides. Ferro & Battey, LLC would be happy to provide one of our divorce lawyers as a trusted mediator for your case. We will equally support both sides, allow them both to be heard, and seek the fair distribution of assets in equitable fashion. We can also serve as your trusted counsel if you opt for represented mediation.
Call Ferro & Battey, LLC today if you are preparing for a divorce and are in need of mediators. We can help clients throughout the state of Connecticut, including Darien, CT; New Canaan, CT; Greenwich, CT; Stamford, CT; Wilton, CT; Fairfield, CT; and Westport, CT. Contact our divorce lawyers today to get started.