Boise Divorce Attorneys - Mediation

Mediation
As a Boise Divorce Attorney I regularly see my clients and clients of other attorneys sent to mediation.  This sometimes has the effect of creating anger amongst divorce clients.  They might ask, "Why do I have to go to mediation?"  This is a good question.  The idea behind mediation is that the couples who are in the process of divorce will work out the details of the split. If they work out the details themselves, they tend to be happier with the results because they have had ownership of the outcome. 

As a divorce lawyer, some of my clients say and ask, "We obviously couldn't work things out while we were married, so what makes a judge think that we can work it out now?"  This too is a good point.  There is a balancing act that goes on between the judge, the attorneys and the clients.  The courts in Boise are very back logged.  Mediation, is an attempt to relieve that burden on the court, leaving the calendar open for those cases and those issues that cannot be resolved through mediation.  In addition, it is an attempt to conserve resources.  It preserves open dates in the court, it saves money on your lawyer fees and it preserves community assets that may have to be liquidated to pay for an intense court battle

What is the Topic of Mediation? Child Custody, Property and Any Family Law Issue That Can Possibly Be Resolved Through Mediation.

Mediation can involve many different issues.  It can be confined to child custody or it can include custody as well as debt issues.  Again, the purpose is to resolve as much of the issues particular to divorce before it goes to trial.  Sometimes in a divorce the only issue the couple is fighting over is the community property or the community debt.  Other times, particularly high conflict divorce, most of the issues are subject to dispute.

Your divorce attorney will help you choose a mediator who will work well with you to resolve the issues of the case.  There is a list of court approved mediators.  These are individuals trained in mediation.

If you have a divorce or mediation issue and you need to speak with a Boise Divorce Attorney, please give us a call and see what we can do for you, (208) 472-2383.