Divorce is never “easy,” but when Military.com asked me about tips on making it less stressful and less expensive, I had some tips to share after settling my own property dispute using a mediator. In total, the process took around four hours. Mediators are a great way to maximize your time, and you’ll find plenty that specialize in divorces.
These experts see potential solutions you and your soon to be ex can’t. They know the laws, facts and are all about resolutions. The other party in my situation began with unreasonable demands, but the mediators explained things clearly to come to a fair resolution.
Statistically speaking, mediated divorces are convenient and promise a higher level of compliance. However, you rarely hear about mediators in a divorce. A mediator is unbiased, helps facilitate discussions, and brings a lot of structure and an open mind. Everything is confidential, and you don’t “have” to have a mediator.
You and the other party are still controlling the decisions, but you have a guide. There’s also the “kitchen table divorce,” which is a DIY approach that’s only feasible if both parties have similar goals and can work together.
