Mediation?

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Registered: 03-04-2008
Mediation?
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Fri, 03-14-2008 - 1:44pm

Have any (are any) of you involved in divorce mediation? my stbx and I are considering going this route. Any advice from anyone who is using this process?


(is there another board where this question would be better asked?)


Thanks,


Hurtnlost

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: hurtnlost
Fri, 03-14-2008 - 7:31pm

Hi-


Sorry to hear of your divorce, no matter how bad your marriage was, it is never easy. My ex and I went through mediation. The guy we went to was also our marriage counselor (5 sessions), I now think that wasn't the best plan. (Because he is a lying jerk-my ex that is.)


The point of mediation is to make things fair and equitable for both parties. If you think you both can be fair, it can work. It is a lot less expensive than a legal battle with lawyers. However, I would have a lawyer look over your divorce decree before it becomes permanent.