The Truth About Divorce Mediation Failure
When does divorce mediation break down? About 6%, says New York divorce attorney Bill Leininger, and usually for two reasons. Some conceal income, fearing large alimony or support awards, and mediation lacks the subpoena power to expose it without cooperation. Others are so combative they'd rather spend $50,000 battling; one man needed three sessions to settle a kid-handoff spot.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Staten Island, NY
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When does mediation break down?
About 6% of the time, usually for two reasons—some conceal income fearing large support awards, and mediation lacks the subpoena power to expose it.
What does a hidden-income case look like?
A spouse whose lifestyle doesn't match his story—the tell that income is being concealed, which mediation can't force into the open.
Who else fails at mediation?
The intensely combative—some would rather spend $50,000 battling, with one man needing three sessions just to settle a kid-handoff spot.
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