Divorce Mediation or Litigation - What's The Right Choice?

Mediation Benefits

There are two paths you can choose when faced with divorce:

	Mediation	Litigation
Cost	Flat fee or $200–$500/hour for divorce mediation time (shared between parties) Average total: $8,000–$20,000	Average rate for attorneys in divorce litigation is $300–$600/hr each Average total: $20,000+ per person
Time	Average time: 3–8 months	Average time: 2–5 years
Role of the Law	Legal information provided by divorce mediator, but no legal advice given.	Legal information and legal advice given by counsel.
Impact on Children	Children's interests are central to decision making.	Children often stuck in the middle of the dispute between spouses.
Emotional Cost to Parties	Allow for healthy airing of diverse views and emotions. More comfortable, cooperative.	Increases anxiety and stress. Little opportunity to address concerns.
Impact on Communication	Promotes improved communication. Sets stage for joint decision-making. Encourages personal empowerment.	Divorce litigation discourages communication. Sets stage for disagreements and possible court appearances.
Decision Making	Clients make their own decisions.	Third parties (judges and attorneys) make decisions.
Confidentiality	Discussions and financial information are confidential. Usually no court appearances.	Hearings are open to the public. Financial information is part of the public record. Several court appearances.

Changing The Way Divorce Happens™

Our mediated resolution plans preserve our clients’ wealth and protect their families from unnecessary stress.

There’s a better way to negotiate your divorce or your nuptials – Fairway Divorce Solutions®. Working with both amicable and conflicted couples, we will structure and execute resolution plans for divorce, pre-nup, post-nup and cohabitation so you can spend less time, reduce your stress, protect your kids and preserve your assets.