Mediation

MEDIATION SERVICES

Divorce Mediation offers separating couples the chance to work with a neutral third party to resolve differences and find solutions -- often in a manner of weeks -- in a non-adversarial environment.

     Gregory A. Riebesehl can give you comprehensive information necessary to understanding the entire Divorce process and he will compassionately stand by your side while going through the Process.  If successful,  finally coming to a comfortable and amicable Settlement Agreement will be a much healthier and harmonious arrangement for your whole family.

     Divorce conjures up a nightmare of huge legal bills, jockeying lawyers and seething resentment, with wounded children waiting on the sidelines. But it doesn't have to be so grim.

By choosing to mediate your divorce you can:

• Steer clear of bitter court battles.
   
• Save money.
   
• Get through your divorce quickly.
   
• Soften the blow on kids.

     These are some of the questions you might have when researching Mediation as an alternative to a messy, painful, time consuming, and costly divorce battle. Gregory A. Riebesehl can answer these questions for you as well as help you to apply the information to your special needs:

• Why should I choose mediation?
   
• How does mediation fit into the divorce process?
   
• Will I still have to go to court?
   
• What happens in mediation?
   
• Am I ready to mediate?
   
• How do I know if my spouse is ready to mediate?
   
• How do I propose mediation to my spouse?
   
• How do I locate the right mediator?
   
• How should I prepare for--and make the most of--each session?
   
• How do I communicate in mediation?
   
• How do I negotiate in mediation?
   
• Am I required to use court-sponsored mediation?
   
• Do I still need a lawyer if I mediate?
   
• How can I get answers to my legal questions?
   
• What can I do if we hit a brick wall during mediation?
   
• Can we use our mediator to draft our agreement and the final settlement?
   
• Can mediation work if there has been domestic violence in the relationship?
   
• Can we mediate if my partner and I are unmarried?
   
• Can we mediate if issues come up after divorce?
   
• If I am in a new relationship, can I mediate living together agreements?

     Divorce Mediation is a legitimate, increasingly popular alternative for resolving your divorce issues without the animosity, time, and financial hardship accompanying the courtroom process.  Let Mr. Riebesehl help you explore the Divorce Mediation Process and the alternatives by covering the following areas:

   1. Introduction to the Mediation Process
   2. The Role of Mediation in the Divorce Process   3. What Happens in Mediation
   4. Deciding to Mediate
   5. Proposing Mediation to Your Spouse
   6. Finding a Mediator
   7. Preparing for the First Session
   8. Making the Most of the First Session
   9. Communicating in Mediation
 10. Negotiating in Mediation
 11. Court-Sponsored Mediation
 12. Using Advisors and Doing Legal Research
 13. Encountering Difficulties in Mediation: Breakdowns, Detours and Exits
 14. Writing Up the Agreement
 15. Women and Men in Mediation
 16. Unmarried Couples in Mediation
 17. Mediation After Divorce
     

***Please call Riebesehl Family Law offices at (602) 621-0779 to set up your free initial consultation now and explore Mediation as an alternative to the devastating effects of Divorce in the Courts for you and your entire family.