Who Should Use Divorce Mediation?

 Posted on October 27, 2023 in Mediation

Divorce mediation is now a very popular option for people of all ages and income levels who are getting divorced. In Illinois, spouses who are able to agree on each issue in their divorce can often get divorced fairly quickly. Courts will nearly always accept agreements between the spouses and use these terms in the divorce decree. Mediation is also done in private as opposed to contested divorce, which is carried out in open court. It is also generally far more cost-effective than going to court. This can make divorce mediation a very attractive option for a lot of couples. It tends to work particularly well for amicable spouses but can work for those who are fighting as well. However, mediation is not for every set of spouses. Your DuPage County divorce attorney can help you decide whether trying divorce mediation first makes sense in your case. 

Will Divorce Mediation Work for Us?

While no one can predict with certainty whether divorce mediation will work for you and your spouse, there are a few factors that might suggest it is worth trying. It may be a good sign that divorce mediation will be effective for you if your divorce is:

• Amicable - Spouses who are still friendly with each other are more likely to be fair to each other in mediation. If you and your spouse get along well and intend to maintain a cordial relationship, it is likely that you will be able to work together and make compromises. 
• Gray - While this is not true in every case, older adults who are getting divorced are often more mature and can be reasonable and just during mediation. While older adults might have more complicated divorce issues, they are often able to settle these issues with a little help from their lawyers and a mediator. 
• Quick - If you were not married for very long at all, you and your spouse probably do not have a lot of marital property or children together. Short marriages can often be resolved quickly in mediation. 
• After separation - If you and your spouse were legally (or practically) separated for a while, you likely already have some agreements in place about what property belongs to whom. If you have children, you are likely experienced separated co-parents and may be able to simply put your existing agreements into a formal legal document. 

Divorce mediation is beneficial for a lot of people for a lot of reasons. It is important to talk with your divorce attorney about whether mediation may be right for you. 

Contact a Wheaton, IL, Divorce Lawyer 

Andrew Cores Family Law Group can help you get divorced whether mediation or litigation is the best option for you. Our experienced DuPage County divorce attorneys will work with you to find the right divorce solution for your unique situation. Contact us at 630-871-1002 to receive a complimentary consultation.