Divorce mediation can be a great way to resolve legal issues without having a drag out, knock down fight in court. It can save you time, money and stress, while giving you more control over the outcome of your marriage dissolution and thus your divorce. But while the mediation process can prove extraordinarily beneficial, a favorable outcome isn’t just going to fall in your lap. You’ll have to work to secure the resolution that you want, and that means avoiding mistakes that could derail your negotiations and the ultimate outcome that you desire.
Don’t make these mistakes when mediating your divorce
Although a mediator can help guide you through the divorce process, you can’t expect them to do all the work for you. They don’t represent you, so they can’t advocate for you. Therefore, before sitting down for your divorce mediation, you should be cognizant of the following common mistakes so that you know how to avoid them:
- Allowing yourself to be driven by emotional responses that are based on personal attacks or historical misconduct.
- Rushing through the process to try to get it over with as quickly as possible, which can cause you to miss opportunities to protect your interests.
- Entering the process without an understanding of the issues that need to be addressed and the nature and extent of your marital estate.
- Failing to be assertive during negotiations, thereby neglecting to ensure that your position is fully heard and understood during the process.
Be prepared to make the most out of your divorce mediation
Mediation can be extremely beneficial to your marriage dissolution. However, you’ll get more out of the process if you’re fully prepared heading into it. So, continue reading up on what mediation may be able to do for you and how you can position yourself for fruitful negotiations in hopes of achieving a fair yet favorable outcome.