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If you are going through a separation or getting divorced, the kind of lawyer you want is a divorce mediation lawyer. What do we mean by that? Well, you probably already know this, but the thing is that not all lawyers are the same. They have different skill sets and areas of knowledge and expertise.
Importantly, not only do you want a lawyer that specializes in family law, but you also want them to have additional skills that go way beyond what was taught law school.
In my 25+ years of experience practicing family law, I have noticed that it is always the same lawyers dragging their clients through the court system. Does it mean that these divorce lawyers attract the kind of clients that always end up in court, or do the lawyers themselves have something to do with the fact that their clients often end up in court? Of course it has to do with the lawyers themselves.
I am not saying that court is never the answer, because sometimes a judge needs to decide, however that is rare. If people can avoid court's financial and emotional cost, they should. That is why it is fundamentally important that your divorce lawyer has mediation skills training. This means that they are not only a divorce lawyer able to take your matter to court but also skilled in mediation.
Let’s talk about mediation first and then we will dive into why you want a divorce mediation lawyer. You can do mediation with or without a lawyer present, however, most of the time it is best to do mediation with your lawyer present so that any agreement that is reached can be immediately drafted, signed, and completed while each of you and your ex-spouse get the necessary legal advice.
When you proceed to divorce mediation for your circumstances, the mediator is a neutral party. They are there to assist you in getting to an agreement but cannot make the decision for you. Mediators are often able to provide you with legal information but not advice. Legal advice should come from your lawyer with the information necessary to advise you regarding your unique legal circumstances.
Pathway Legal gets it: No court is the smart way forward.
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