Attorney Bill Leininger Explains Why Divorce Mediation Is A Better Choice
Why choose divorce mediation? Attorney Bill Leininger says most people don't want a scorched-earth fight—they want a fair settlement both can live with and to 'part as friends.' The practical payoff is lasting: parents who avoid a hostile divorce can both show up to a child's graduation, rather than burning bridges over money and pride.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Sarasota, FL and Staten Island, NY
Highlights
— the simple insight: if mediation can solve it, why go to war?
— what clients really want: a better life ahead, not just 'happy'
— how a bitter divorce forces friends and relatives to take sides
— the graduation one parent can't attend because of lingering conflict
— why the goal is a fair settlement both can live with
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose divorce mediation over a fight?
Because if mediation can solve it, there's little reason to go to war—most people want a fair settlement and to part as friends, not a scorched-earth battle.
What do divorcing clients really want?
Not just to be 'happy,' but a better life ahead—an outcome they can live with rather than years of conflict.
How does a bitter divorce affect others?
It forces friends and relatives to take sides, spreading the damage well beyond the couple.
What lasting cost does hostility create?
One parent may be unable to attend a child's graduation because of lingering conflict—a concrete loss that mediation helps avoid.
What's the goal of mediation?
A fair settlement both spouses can live with, rather than a win for one side at the other's expense.
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