What is Mediation?

Are you and your spouse considering Divorce? Are you looking to avoid long, drawn out court proceedings and outrageously expensive attorney fees? Do you want to avoid the fighting and stress associated with the filing and trial of a contested divorce action?

Mediation Might Be Your Best Option

Divorce is never easy, but it doesn't have to be hostile, expensive, or drawn out in court. Modern Divorce Mediation offers a collaborative, cost-effective, and less stressful alternative to traditional divorce litigation.

What is Modern Divorce Mediation

A Smarter, More Peaceful Approach to Divorce. Modern Divorce Mediation is a confidential process that helps couples negotiate the terms of their divorce amicably, without litigation, leading to a quicker and less costly divorce.

In a Modern Divorce Mediation, the parties meet with a neutral third-party mediator who assists them in reviewing applicable divorce law, taking inventory of the marital assets, considering the best interest of the children, and negotiating and agreeing on the terms of their divorce. The mediator does not function as a judge and does not make decisions for the parties. The mediator does not represent either party and does not give legal advise. That’s one of the many advantages of Modern Divorce Mediation; the parties make decisions they feel are in their best interest, and in the best interest of their children, not some judge who doesn’t know them or their children.

Why Choose Modern Divorce Mediation Over Courtroom Battles?

✓ More Affordable

Traditional divorces can drain your finances with expensive attorney fees and court costs. Modern Divorce Mediation reduces expenses significantly, making separation financially manageable.

✓ Faster Resolution

Litigated divorces often take months or even years to complete due to court backlogs. With Modern Divorce Mediation, you can reach a settlement in weeks, not years — moving forward with your life sooner rather than later.

✓ Less Stress & Emotional Toll

Court battles often lead to animosity, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Modern Divorce Mediation fosters cooperation instead of conflict, reducing strain on both spouses and children.

✓ More Control Over Your Future

In court, a judge makes decisions for you. With Modern Divorce Mediation, you and your spouse work together to shape an agreement that meets your needs — not what the court imposes.

✓ Privacy & Confidentiality

Divorce court proceedings are public, meaning personal and financial details are open for anyone to see. Modern Divorce Mediation is private, keeping sensitive matters out of public view.

✓ Better Co-Parenting Relationships

For parents, Modern Divorce Mediation is key to a healthy future. It helps create clear parenting agreements and fosters better communication, ensuring a stable, supportive environment for children.

How Modern Divorce Mediation Process Works:

  1. Initial Consultation – The parties meet jointly with a Mediation Specialist to discuss the process and expectations and the documentation and information needed.

  2. Information Gathering – Each spouse gathers and provides to the Mediator and the other party financial records, property disclosures and documents, and custody/support preferences.

  3. Mediation Sessions – The parties work together with the Mediator to resolve custody, support, asset division, and other concerns.

  4. Finalizing the Agreement – Once all issues are resolved, a Settlement Agreement is drafted and submitted to the parties for approval, along with a Joint Complaint for Divorce and associated legal documents.

    Securing a Judgment of Divorce:

  5. Presentation to the Court – Once all documents are signed by the parties, they will be filed with the appropriate court and, in approximately 60 days, a Judgment of Divorce will be entered by the Judge.

  6. Moving Forward – Upon entry of the Judgment of Divorce, the parties are ready to start their next chapter in their lives, peacefully and confidently.

Conclusion

Modern Divorce Mediation is an effective alternative to litigation, allowing couples to navigate their divorce more amicably and collaboratively while ensuring their specific needs and circumstances are taken into account. By choosing Modern Divorce Mediation, couples can reduce the emotional and financial toll of divorce, gain a better understanding of how to successful co-parenting for the benefit of their children, and avoid unnecessary stress and conflict. If you and your spouse are considering divorce, before you spend thousands of dollars and countless months and years in a court of law, you should consider Modern Divorce Mediation.