Question 1

What is divorce mediation?

Accepted Answer

In divorce mediation, you and your spouse meet with a trained,  neutral mediator to discuss and resolve the issues in your divorce.  These issues may include property division, child support, child custody, and/or parenting plans. Mediation sessions often take place in an informal office setting or virtually online.

Mediators do not make decisions or offer legal advice, but rather serve as facilitators to help spouses figure out what's best for their  situation. When spouses reach agreement through mediation, most mediators will draft (and possibly file with the court) a divorce settlement agreement.

Question 2

What are the benefits of going to mediation?

Accepted Answer

There are many benefits to completing a mediation session in a divorce. Mediation is more cost effective than going to court and it is conducted in a private confidential setting. We offer in-person and virtual mediation services. Virtual mediation can be completed from anywhere through the Internet. The parties do not even have to leave their home to complete it. Many times, the parties end up with a better relationship after mediation than they would if they went to court. Also, the divorce process is expedited, so both parties can start moving own with their lives. Check out our blog post to learn more about the benefits of virtual mediation.
 
https://www.carsonmadison.com/post/benefits-of-virtual-mediation(undefined)

Question 3

What is divorce arbitration?

Accepted Answer

In divorce arbitration, you and your spouse agree to hire a private arbitrator, to make the same decisions a judge could make in your divorce case. You agree to honor the arbitrator's decisions as if a  judge had made them. Arbitration has some of the same advantages as mediation, such as speed, efficiency, privacy, cost-effectiveness, and informality.

Just as in a trial, each side prepares arguments and evidence and  presents them to the arbitrator, and then the arbitrator makes  decisions. However, the presentation of evidence is usually less formal than in a courtroom. You are likely to be able to schedule a hearing with an arbitrator much more quickly than you would get a case to trial, so speed is a major advantage. Arbitration is also private, unlike a trial, which is  open to the public.

Question 4

What is divorce med/arb?

Accepted Answer

Divorce med/arb combines the benefits of mediation and arbitration. At the beginning, the session is mediated and the mediator helps the parties reach agreements on issues such as property division, child custody, child support, and/or parenting plans. If there are unresolved issues at the end of the mediation, the session changes to an arbitration where the arbitrator will make decisions based on testimony and evidence presented by both parties. The parties agree to honor the arbitrator's decision.

Question 5

What is virtual mediation?

Accepted Answer

We offer in-person and virtual mediation services. Virtual mediation is mediation conducted online through zoom. The meeting begins in a joint session and then breaks off into private sessions where a mediator tries to help the parties come to an agreement regarding certain decisions, such as property division, custody arrangements, child support, and/or alimony payments. While the goal of mediation is to come to a resolution, the mediator does not guarantee the conflict will be resolved.

We also offer virtual arbitration services conducted online via zoom. Check out our blog post to learn more about the benefits of virtual mediation.
 
https://www.carsonmadison.com/post/benefits-of-virtual-mediation(undefined)

Question 6

How much do you charge?

Accepted Answer

MEDIATION FEES:
Our hourly fee for mediation is $300/hour split between the 2 parties. This includes the fee for BOTH co-mediators for each mediation session. YOU GET 2 MEDIATORS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!

ARBITRATION FEES:
Our hourly fee for arbitration is $400/hour split between the 2 parties.

MED/ARB FEES:
Our med/arb fees are a combination of both mediation and arbitration fees. During the mediation part, mediation fees are charged. After the session is switched to arbitration, our arbitration fees will be applicable for the remainder of the session.