Can I end mediation?

Divorce proceedings are used to decide on marital issues. Mediation is a process that can give spouses the closure they need. It can decide on marital issues while encouraging spouses to work together amicably. This amicable relationship may be needed if children are involved in the family. However, divorce mediation is not for everyone. The amount of cooperation needed may be impossible for some spouses if they are going through a particularly difficult divorce. Certain divorces may not leave spouses with respect for one another. If there were drastic reasons for divorce, spouses may not be able to be in the same room with each other. This can lead them to enter into litigation. Spouses can try mediation if they are willing to put in the effort to cooperate and respect one another. If they find that during the process they are unable to continue, they have the opportunity to end mediation at any time.

Mediation can be ended for various reasons. If you find that your spouse is not cooperating during the sessions, you have the option to end the process since it may be considered a waste of your time. For mediation, the cooperation of both spouses is needed to ensure that the process will be worthwhile. If both spouses do not cooperate and work together to decide on outcomes, the process will be nearly impossible. If you are not satisfied with the decisions that are being made in mediation and believe that your voice isnโ€™t being heard, you have the ability to end mediation because of this. You may believe that you will do better in court with a judge making decisions rather than making compromises with your spouse.

Whoโ€™s involved in mediation?

Mediation sessions need to be attended by both spouses. For these sessions, they are able to bring their attorneys. They may find that having their attorney present makes them more comfortable. During these sessions, a neutral third party will serve as a mediator. The mediator does not make decisions, but rather they act as a guide for the conversation and keep things running smoothly. This process may not be take as long as court.

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