What Makes Great Divorce Mediation Services?
What separates great divorce mediation from litigation? Control and cost, says New York divorce attorney Bill Leininger. Two litigators have a financial incentive to keep the fight going—every motion earns them thousands—while spouses who trust each other can settle support, alimony, and property fairly themselves. The real test, he adds, is whether both parents truly put the children first.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Staten Island, NY
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What separates great mediation from litigation?
Control and cost—two litigators have a financial incentive to keep the fight going, since every motion earns them thousands, while spouses who trust each other can settle support, alimony, and property fairly themselves.
What's the real test?
Whether both parents truly put the children first—a fight over the kids' schooling reveals each parent's values, and some cases run through multiple custody evaluations before resolving.
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