If you’re thinking about mediating your divorce settlement, you need to know what type of mediator you should hire.

3 Types of Mediators

1. Retired Judge Mediator –
a. Attorneys required – feels more like litigation
b. Extensive preparation
c. Clients in separate rooms with their attorneys
d. Expensive

2. Therapist Mediator –
a. No legal experience – you need a lawyer for advice and to write a settlement agreement
b. Not recommended for real estate, pension, tax, and business issues
c. Tend toward a therapeutic style (not efficient)

3. Lawyer Mediator –
a. Can provide legal information
b. Can help you understand finance, real estate, and tax
c. Can assess strengths and weaknesses of your position
d. Good at keeping you focused on key issues
e. Can write your settlement agreement


Helpful Blogs:
• How Do Mediators Settle Divorces https://www.grainemediation.com/2020/...
• How to Choose a Good Divorce Mediator https://www.grainemediation.com/2019/...
• 7 Tips for How to Choose your Mediator https://www.grainemediation.com/2021/...
• Writing Divorce Settlement Agreements that Stand the Test of Time https://www.grainemediation.com/2018/...


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