Divorce Mediation Lawyer in St. Augustine

Let Us Help You Amicably Resolve Your Differences

While most people believe divorce is a hotly contested dispute, there are many where the couple can reach a final agreement through amicable and respectful terms. If you and your spouse are able to cooperatively and effectively resolve your legal disputes without going to court, then medication could be right for you.

At Owenby Law, P.A., our St. Augustine mediation attorneys can guide you through the complexities of the legal process to obtain favorable results. We can assess your situation, determine potential solutions to each issue, and help you and your spouse come to a mutual agreement to finalize the divorce.

The Benefits of Divorce Mediation

Mediation involves a mediator—an independent third party (e.g. lawyer, therapist, counselor, or family law specialist)—who meets with the couple to hammer out the details of the divorce. The mediator is unbiased and committed to eliminating emotion and easing tension to help both sides reach a mutual agreement.

The following are the main benefits of divorce mediation:

• Less expensive – Mediation only involves one professional and several sessions that span either a few weeks or a few months. By contrast, court litigation means both parties must pay for their own legal representation, which includes each time they meet or communicate with their attorneys. Additionally, both parties must pay for court costs as well.
• Quicker process – Mediation is often complete in several weeks to less than three months, providing flexible scheduling options that benefit both parties. On the other hand, the court is often booked with cases, which means it could take many months or years until a divorce is finalized through litigation.
• Confidential – Court proceedings are available to the public. However, mediation is a private process, which means all the details of the divorce agreement remain confidential.
• Control – Rather than having a judge decide a winner and a loser, mediation enables both parties to find customized solutions that benefit each of them.
• Cooperation – If you have children, you and your spouse must still see each other on a consistent basis after divorce to raise your kids. If you and your spouse can work together to resolve your differences, you will be able to do so in the future.

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With over 20 years of legal experience, our St. Augustine mediation attorneys understand what it takes to find customizable solutions through mediation. Do not hesitate to get started on a new chapter in life with our help.