Divorce proceedings can be expensive as well as time-consuming and emotionally draining on the main parties involved. An array of issues, including the division of property, child custody, alimony and other items of contention can prove to be the catalyst for a contentious, drawn-out affair in court. Mediation is often suggested as a viable alternative to litigation, but unfortunately it is not always appropriate.<\/p>\n
All of the advantages of mediation, including lower cost and avoidance of a messy court battle, are compelling reasons for opting for this form of settlement. However, there are circumstances in which mediation would make for a disadvantageous uncontested divorce proceeding, or at least one in which the mediation itself would be problematic.<\/p>\n
Emotional issues are often a key reason why mediation would be difficult to pull off. One example is if one of the spouses wishes to inflict emotional pain upon the other spouse or is bent upon (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Divorce proceedings can be expensive as well as time-consuming and emotionally draining on the main parties involved. An array of issues, including the division of property, child custody, alimony and other items of contention can prove to be the catalyst…<\/span><\/p>\n