Why is mediation less expensive than using divorce attorneys?
When a party hires an attorney, that attorney can only represent the interests of that party. The other party then hires an attorney to represent their interests. Both parties are paying their attorneys, who usually engage in discovery, court hearings and trials. In mediation, the mediator represents NEITHER party but works to help both achieve a mutually agreed upon settlement that is fair for each of them. Consequently, mediation is substantially less expensive than litigation. When people focus on solving the problem rather than focusing on who is right, it is a much more expeditious process. Getting divorced through the trial process may take over a year. Mediation may last only a session or two.
