Texas Divorce and Mediation
If your Texas Divorce is heading toward mediation, you have probably already navigated some of the landmines that befall many divorcing couples. Divorce is difficult, and you can take pride in the fact that you and your soon-to-be ex are willing to try and work things out without heading to court. Mediation provides you with an opportunity to hammer out the details of your divorce, and these details will likely have long-ranging consequences that will affect nearly every aspect of your life, including your relationship with your children and your financial situation. In other words, mediation is no time to let your guard down.
Mediation: How it Works
Mediation provides a less formal and more relaxed environment to work out the details of your divorce, but it is important to remember that emotions will still be running high. Do not let these emotions get the better of you; focus on the details at hand. Just as with a court settlement, mediation can determine the outcomes of issues like the division of your marital estate and child custody arrangements. For this reason, you should be prepared to firmly advocate for your rights while looking for areas where you can compromise.
Your Priorities
Everyone going through a divorce has his or her own top priorities when it comes to the divorce settlement. While every divorce is unique, these priorities usually center around child custody and the division of assets – the most significant of which is typically the family home. Consult with your attorney to establish a list of important details that need to be resolved in mediation, and adhere to this list throughout the mediation process.
The Details Matter
Mediation is not only fraught with emotion but is also exhausting. Do not let your overwhelming desire to get your divorce over with (a natural response) to allow you to overlook important details. Failing to resolve these details at mediation can have sweeping financial consequences. For example, there are several financial details related to the sale of your home that should never be overlooked:
The date your family home will be put on the market and which real estate broker will be engaged.
How you will determine your initial asking price.
Who will remain in your home and who will cover attendant expenses until it sells.
How the proceeds will be divided.
If You Are Considering Divorce Mediation, Consult with an Experienced Central Texas Family Law Attorney Today
If you and your divorcing spouse agree to the mediation process, you are likely moving in the right direction. While proceeding with mediation signals a willingness to negotiate, it is important to remember that these negotiations will have real and lasting future consequences. The skilled family law attorneys at The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard in Central Texas are here to help. Our dedicated legal team will work closely with you to help ensure that your best interests are well protected. For more information, please contact or call us at (254) 220-4225 today.