What Is The Process Of Divorce Mediation Duval County?

 

Duval County is one of the Counties located in Florida and there are many attorneys who would help you in getting divorce in smooth ways. Divorce mediation is an alternative for formal divorce method set forth by courts of law. During this process, both the parties who are willing to divorce should meet the mediator who is appointed by the court as third party. The attorneys of both parties and the persons involved can discuss the matter with this person called 'mediator', who helps the parties in finding a solution for spouse support and child custody matters.

The parties should willingly cooperate with the mediator who in turn helps the parties for arriving at a solution of mutual negotiation. Both the husband and wife can discuss the issues openly with the third party for arriving at a conclusion regarding the financial support to be given to the spouse and upbringing of the child etc. However, in divorce mediation Duval County the mediator cannot force any of the parties to follow the solution given by her or him. The person who acts as a mediator can only give some ideas and solutions for solving the issues mutually, but he cannot force anybody for the agreement.

You can save your time and money if you opt for divorce mediation process. You need not have to face the lengthy procedure for trails in the court, and also you can save reasonable amount which you would otherwise spend as attorney fees. Another important feature of this process is it maintains your privacy, since no court clerk takes down every single word spoken by you. It keeps your matter confidential instead of throwing everything in public.

The mediators who are appointed by court can be attorneys who are specialized in divorce cases but that is not compulsory. The individual should have enough knowledge in the field of divorce and family court issues. Now many people prefer to go for divorce mediation Duval County, rather than stepping the court for long trials and adjournments.

Usually the couple will have separate attorneys and they will meet the mediator for seeking divorce. The mediator sits with the couple to discuss other issues arising in divorce and help them to reach a mutual agreement. He would also help the couple in filing a case for divorce. For helping the couples in filing legal papers, the mediator must be qualified attorney. Usually the process may involve three to four sessions for the couple to agree for mutual divorce and for settling other financial issues.