When agreeing to get a divorce which is the preferred route: mediator or attorney and why?
2007-07-12 00:58:19 · 7 answers · asked by caramia9691 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Mediator is usually way cheaper if it's going to be a civil disucssion.
2007-07-12 01:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no preferred route here, just a matter of which gets you to your desired outcome. Some attorneys will also bring a mediator in to see if things can be agreed upon without going to court. The issue is whether or not two people can come to agreement on property, alimony, child support without tearing each other apart. A mediator works only if the two can agree otherwise it's off to court with an attorney.
2007-07-12 01:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attorney because there are some states and some Judges that will not accept a Mediator and you do not find out until you get a court date. and all divorces even the friendly ones go to court.
PS don't get just any attorney make sure your attorney specializes in divorce.
2007-07-12 01:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by doodleberry46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's amicable choose a mediator for a smoother transition.
If it's all out war go for the attorney.
2007-07-12 01:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An attorney and preferably one that will do anything for a dollar.
2007-07-12 01:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
courts here normally ask for mediation first since court time is expensive. If that does not pan out it goes to court.
2007-07-12 01:08:39 · answer #6 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with getmymackon. if you see things will get ugly you need an attorney.
2007-07-12 01:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by knk724 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋