Key Qualities of the Mediation Process
Voluntary - You are not forced into a decision; if an agreement cannot be reached, the parties can leave at any time.
Collaborative - Everyone is motivated to work together to solve the issues and reach an agreement preventing the need for court involvement.
Negotiable - All issues in dispute can be negotiated to achieve the best result possible in the best interest of the parties and the children.
Controlled - Each participant has complete decision-making power and a veto over each and every provision of any mediated agreement. Nothing is imposed on you.
Self-Responsible and Satisfying - Based upon having actively and voluntarily participated in resolving the disputed issues, participant satisfaction and compliance of the terms of the agreement are found to be elevated through mediation compared to court options.
Binding - Once the mediated settlement agreement is signed by all parties and their respective attorneys, the agreement is binding.
An Alternative to Handling Complex Family Issues
Alma R. Benavides is a dedicated lawyer who has extensive training and experience in offering clients alternatives to dispute resolutions. Not only is Alma R. Benavides an attorney, she is also a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer. As a result of the extensive experience she has, Alma R. Benavides evaluates the legal issue and looks for ways to resolve the problem in a way that will best benefit the client while protecting the children from being involved in the litigation battle between parents.
Mediation is one solution to preventing the emotional and conflicting toll of litigation which can be used in all aspects of family law including:
- Divorce
- Spousal support
- Child custody and support
- Possession, access and visitation
- Termination of parental rights
- Paternity
- Grandparent rights
- Property division and characterization
- Domestic partnership agreements
- Enforcement actions
Our firm strives to settle contested issues in an amicable manner - whether in mediation or through the collaborative law process - in an effort to strengthen, rather than divide, a family relationship.
Contact Us to Learn More About Mediation
If you have any concerns or questions about mediation, we can answer them today.
To schedule an initial consultation with family law attorney Alma R. Benavides, call 972-578-2600 (locally), 866-959-3826 (toll free) or contact our office today by e-mail.
Let us help you determine if mediation is right for you and your family.
