More Resolution Options. Better Outcome.
Option 2: Mediation
Mediation is a private, confidential and cooperative process where both parties are encouraged to work together toward an equitable resolution. In mediation, the clients make their own decisions with guidance from the mediator. As a neutral who listens carefully to each side, the mediator helps fashion a resolution fair to all parties. Ms. Holley is particularly protective of the children keeping the children's interest in the forefront in any separation or divorce.
Mediation is not only an appropriate vehicle for resolving disputes, but it can also help establish agreements from the beginning which will prevent future problems from arising. For instance, pre-marital agreements or business entity formations can benefit from the input of a trained, experienced mediator who facilitates discussion of important issues and allows you to create a framework for resolution. Whether you are joining or separating lives, disputing property or custody, forming or dissolving a business, or wrestling with knotty estate, trust, and probate issues, mediation with Ms. Holley provides a cost-effective and timely approach to reach a fair solution and to find peace of mind.
In family law matters including divorces, Ms. Holley usually mediates alone with couples and parties without additional attorneys present. Parties may have consulting attorneys assist them and review their agreements. CPA's, appraisers, realtors, pension evaluators or other neutral experts are engaged if needed. Ms. Holley's office prepares all the legal paper work if both parties request that service.
Advantages:
- Low cost
- Assistance by one professional who can assist clients reach a fair outcome for all
- All parties generally protected
- No court intervention
Potential Drawbacks:
- No court imposed restraining orders or subpoenas protecting the assets or parties, so the participants must be trustworthy
- Mediator must balance the power so that one party does not "bully" the other into an agreement.
