Posted on May 9, 2007 by John Steele
All divorcing couples with children in Cook County are required to attend mediation regarding contested custody and visitation issues. Its free, but not painless.
Although many people dread this forced exercise, I think any time the parties are in the same room, good things can happen. Besides, since the judge is not there, you have no risk of “losing” anything (other than time, and some legal costs).
Lastly, why do good attorney’s keep the process going when you want to run out of the room after only 10 minutes? Because like many arguments, mediations usually need the early blustering by all sides before progress can be made. Although few people think anything will be resolved in mediation, there often is. Why? Because although you may not walk out with your divorce or custody fight wrapped up, many smaller issues can be resolved.< ![CDATA[
Posted on May 9, 2007 by John Steele
All divorcing couples with children in Cook County are required to attend mediation regarding contested custody and visitation issues. Its free, but not painless.
Although many people dread this forced exercise, I think any time the parties are in the same room, good things can happen. Besides, since the judge is not there, you have no risk of “losing” anything (other than time, and some legal costs).
Lastly, why do good attorney’s keep the process going when you want to run out of the room after only 10 minutes? Because like many arguments, mediations usually need the early blustering by all sides before progress can be made. Although few people think anything will be resolved in mediation, there often is. Why? Because although you may not walk out with your divorce or custody fight wrapped up, many smaller issues can be resolved.
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