This flowchart explains the basic process of Divorce Mediation.
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Free Consultation. Is Mediation right for you?
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YES
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Schedule Mediation (both parties)
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Gather financial information, necessary documentation.
Consult Attorney for advice, if desired.
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Meet with Mediator and resolve issues.
Mediator will turn your agreement into a Mediated Settlement Agreement( MSA). Are Attorneys Present?
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If agreed, sign BINDING Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA)
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Hire Attorney to handle Divorce
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Consult with Attorney to ensure you want to sign the MSA
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An Attorney will attach your MSA to a Divorce Decree he has created, and will schedule a court date.
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MEDIATION.
Return to Mediation to resolve outstanding issues.
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Either return to Mediation or Abandon Mediation and return to Adversarial Divorce Process with an Attorney.
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Court Date. Judge will review proposed MSA/Divorce Decree and approve or modify.
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Judge signs Divorce Decree.
Divorce is final. Terms were determined by Judge.
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LITIGATION.
Extensive process. After period of time, your will have your final day in court.
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Judge signs Divorce Decree. Divorce is Final on YOUR terms.
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