Divorce Mediation: Proven Ways To Avoid Failure
Why doesn't divorce mediation work every time? About 94% of Bill Leininger's mediation clients settle, the New York attorney explains—but two groups fail. First, spouses hiding income to shrink alimony or child support, since mediation has no subpoena power to force disclosure. Second, a small share so combative they'd rather spend thousands fighting over minor points.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Staten Island, NY
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How often does divorce mediation succeed?
About 94% of the time—but roughly 6% fail, usually for two reasons.
What's one reason mediation fails?
A spouse hiding income to shrink alimony or child support, since mediation has no subpoena power to force disclosure—often revealed when a lifestyle doesn't match the stated income.
Why do concealed assets defeat mediation?
Because without the power to compel records, mediation is the wrong tool when someone is concealing assets; litigation's discovery tools are needed instead.
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