The Truth: Can Mediation Save Your Marriage?
Can mediation actually save a marriage? Sometimes, says Florida divorce attorney Bill Leininger—a few reconciliations happen each year. He notes matrimonial attorneys carry an ethical duty to explore, at the first session, whether the marriage might be saved, perhaps through clergy or counseling. He also reframes the stakes around the children, prompting couples to weigh how they'll be remembered.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Sarasota, FL
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Can mediation save a marriage?
Sometimes—a few reconciliations happen each year, and matrimonial attorneys carry an ethical duty to explore at the first session whether the marriage might be saved.
How does he refocus warring parents?
On the children—he prompts couples to weigh how they'll be remembered, using a headstone exercise to shift a spouse's perspective toward minimizing harm to the kids.
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