While it is true that the reach of Orange County divorce mediation continues to increase with time, it is also true that some doubts and questions remain in the minds of the people regarding the process. Orange County divorce mediation is simply put a process where the two spouses are made to sit and talk their differences out and settle on a mutually acceptable decision. The whole process is carried out under the guidance of the Orange County divorce mediator who is tasked with simply channeling the discussion in a way that things don’t get out of hand.
Here is a low down on a few frequently asked mediation questions and the answers to these questions.
My Spouse Is High On Emotion, Can Mediation Aid In Such A Situation?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions by people who want to be a part of the mediation process. The answer to this question is a big yes.
Orange County mediators understand that when couples decide to divorce and part ways, there can be streams of emotions and bitterness. The job of the mediator in such cases is to work closely with both the spouses and make sure that they show them how setting aside their emotions will help them in the long run. They will highlight how making the right decision will need them to bank on their rationale instead of banking on your emotions and ending up making an error of judgment.
What Is The Expected Time An Orientation Process Will Take?
The Orientation process is basically the first session of mediation where the spouses will each try and present their positions in front of the mediator. They will try and make sure that they have outlined their positions before they can start to discuss a settlement with their spouses. Typically, an orientation process will last for around 3 to 4 hours.
However, it must be noted that the amount of time taken in the orientation process will depend on particular cases and there is no set time schedule for it.
Do I Have To Stay In The Same Room As My Spouse During Mediation?
The answer to that question is yes. Orange County divorce mediation is a process that rests wholly and solely on the cooperation between the spouses. Hence, it is integral that the two spouses are in the same room throughout the mediation to make the mediation process smoother. If you think neither you nor your spouse can sit in the same room together, mediation might just not be your cup of tea.
Can I And My Spouse Settle The Case At The Orientation?
The answer to that question is again a Yes. Orientation hearing is just like any other hearing in mediation, and if your divorce case is simple and both of the spouses are able to agree on the settlement, the mediation can be settled in the orientation stage as well.
Gerald A. Maggio is a trained Orange County divorce mediator who has amicably resolved cases many cases out of court, as well as an experienced divorce and family law attorney. Mr. Maggio founded California Divorce Mediators in 2012 with the belief that although “not every marriage can be saved, every family can” and a mission to save families from the financial and emotional distress associated with traditional divorce litigation. California Divorce Mediators is located in Irvine, California, and serves the Orange County area and other counties in California offering divorce mediation, child custody mediation and mediation of other family law matters.
