The Truth About Divorce Mediation Failure
Why does divorce mediation sometimes fail? About 94% of Leininger's cases succeed, says the Florida divorce attorney; the roughly 6% that fail split into two groups. One hides income—a supposed busboy driving a $120,000 car—because mediation can't subpoena records without both spouses' consent. The other is simply too combative, willing to spend tens of thousands fighting over trivial disputes.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Sarasota, FL
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Why does mediation sometimes fail?
About 94% of cases succeed, and the roughly 6% that fail split into two groups.
What's the hidden-income problem?
One group conceals income—a supposed busboy driving a $120,000 car—because mediation can't subpoena records without both spouses' consent.
Why are concealed assets a dealbreaker?
Because without subpoena power mediation is the wrong tool when someone hides assets; the other failing group is simply too combative to settle.
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