• Blog
  • Publications
  • Testimonials
West Coast ADR Law Group Balanced Solutions
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Publications
  • Safe Exit
CALL TODAY
604-531-9494
  • Home
  • Services
    Divorce And Separation Mediation LawyersChild Custody And Support MediationProperty And Asset Division MediationFamily Law Mediation Vs. Family Law LitigationFamily Law Mediation Vs. Collaborative Family LawFamily Law Arbitration Vs. LitigationThe Family Law Mediation ProcessIs Family Law Mediation Right For Me?Family Law Med-Arb: Mediation And Arbitration CombinedFamily Law Act: Out-Of-Court Alternatives
  • About
    About UsBalanced SolutionsCharitable EffortsResources
  • Our Team
  • FAQs
    FAQ – Med ArbFAQ – ArbitrationFAQ – Mediation
  • Contact

Plan Carefully For Your Mediation Sessions

June 24, 2016 by West Coast ADR

Going through a divorce isn’t a fast process. Instead, there are a host of issues that you and your ex must deal with so that the divorce can move forward. When you are going through the mediation process, there are some important points that you should keep in mind so that you can remain in control of yourself throughout the process.

The first thing that you have to remember is that you must mentally prepare for the process. This isn’t a fast process. It isn’t something that is always going to go your way. Instead, you have to prepare for a long divorce process that will be mentally taxing.

Some mediations are also emotionally difficult. If you remember that the things you are dividing are just things, you will likely be able to remove your emotions from the process and make things easier. If you are dealing with child custody issues, remember that your child is the person who matters.

Make sure that you are carefully considering all major decisions. In some cases, you might need to make it clear that you need more time to consider points. Make sure that you seek out professional help, such as help from financial advisors, when it comes to major decisions, such as how to split retirement accounts, assets and debts.

Ultimately, the mediation process is just a means to an end. That end, the divorce, is what you should focus on. Once the divorce is finalized, you can move on with your life and exit the limbo that you were in during the divorce and mediation process.

Source: CBS News, “Divorce financial planning: 8 tips to get what you need in a divorce,” Robert Pagliarini, accessed June 24, 2016

Previous Post Next Post

Recent Posts

  • Consider Including Grandparents In Divorce Mediation
  • Mediation Puts The Future In Divorcing Couples’ Own Hands
  • Choosing Mediation After Filing For Divorce
  • Mediation May Be Best Way To Divide Treasured Items & Pets
  • Pre-Planning For Holidays During Mediation Could Save The Day

Archives

  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015

Categories

  • Arbitration
  • Collaborative Law
  • Mediation
All Services
Family Law Act: Out-Of-Court Alternatives
Family Law Med-Arb: Mediation And Arbitration Combined
Is Family Law Mediation Right For Me?
The Family Law Mediation Process
Family Law Arbitration Vs. Litigation
Family Law Mediation Vs. Collaborative Family Law
Family Law Mediation Vs. Family Law Litigation
Property And Asset Division Mediation
Child Custody And Support Mediation
Divorce And Separation Mediation Lawyers
West Coast ADR Law Group Balanced Solutions

Copyright © 2023 Westcoast ADR Law Group All Rights Reserved

Call Us Today
604-531-9494
Email Us
Connect with Us
Our Location
New Westminster Office
10th Floor - 900 Quayside Drive
New Westminster, BC V3M 6G2
West Coast ADR Law Group Balanced Solutions

Copyright © 2023 Westcoast ADR Law Group All Rights Reserved