When you’re going through a divorce, it can be challenging to figure out where to start and often even more difficult to figure out what professionals to use and what process to go through. There are many reasons to use a San Diego mediation center for your divorce. If you’ve decided to get divorced, then the next thing to decide is how you want that divorce process to look and who you want to work with throughout the process.
There are many benefits to mediation, from the lower cost to control over the situation to remain amicable with your spouse and potential future co-parent. While some of these benefits may speak to you more than others, no matter the reason, mediation is almost always a better choice for your divorce than litigation will be. Suppose you don’t already know much or anything about mediation. In that case, it can be a good idea to contact mediation places, like us, for a free consultation and to understand better what the process looks like and why you should choose mediation. Additionally, a consultation can be a time to decide which San Diego mediation center you want to work with for your divorce.
In addition to determining which process you’re going to use (mediation, litigation, collaborative), you must decide what professionals you want to work with. So, if you’ve decided that mediation is the right path for you and your spouse to use for your divorce, you now need to understand and find the right mediator for you. There are many questions to ask and things to consider when you’re trying to choose the right mediator, and it can sometimes feel daunting to decide who will be the best fit for you and your spouse’s needs. One of the most important aspects to consider is working with a mediator who only does mediation, like a San Diego mediation center, or working with a mediator at a law firm who will mediate some days and litigate the other days.
One of the pieces that are often very important to people going through a divorce as their finances are already going to be so uncertain of what the costs are going to be. While mediation costs far less than attorneys, that cost can vary depending on which mediator you choose to work with. When you’re searching for a San Diego mediation center that will fit your needs and your budget, you’ll want to explore the ways the mediator does their billing and understand if it’s a flat fee or not. If it’s not a flat fee, then you’ll need to remember that whatever the mediator quotes you is only an estimate and could very well cost a lot more than the amount they’re quoting you.
While there are many things to think about when you’re starting a divorce, there is a lot of good information and resources out there so you can know what to think about and what to ask. If you’re looking for a San Diego mediation center and a mediator to work with, contact us for a free consultation to discuss your options. Call (858) 736-2411 today!
by: Amanda Singer
