No one gets married with the intention of getting a divorce. No matter how long or short your marriage, at one time you loved and respected each other. Mediation is a way to help you end your marriage with the same respect and love that was present when it began. This is especially important if you have children whose lives will change with this event. 

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Mediation is a less complicated process and usually much less expensive than litigation. You and your spouse agree to explore mediation and one of you calls a mediator. Couples usually only need a few sessions; this will vary depending on the complications of your property/debts.  You will be charged only for the time you are actually in session and for the mediator to draw up a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement can cover such things as a Parenting Plan, Financial Support of the family, division of property/debt and any other considerations determined by your family.

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The Memorandum of Understanding is equivalent to a Property Settlement Agreement. This document belongs to you and you can file it with the court yourselves, or hire an attorney to file an uncontested divorce. That requires only one attorney and will be less costly. However, we recommend that each party have his/her own attorney to look over the agreement.