A Better Way to Divorce or Separate

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There is a better way. For years now, mediation has been an alternative option for divorcing couples, and it has become a much more popular approach than litigation in recent years. Attorney Anne Prenner Schmidt of the Law Offices of Anne Schmidt, LLC, is a knowledgeable, experienced divorce mediation attorney serving clients throughout Illinois from her Highland Park office. She handles mediation, collaborative divorce and other alternative methods of divorce.

Mediation is a divorce process where couples meet together to make their own decisions and come to agreements on every aspect of their divorce. Both parties can be represented by their own attorneys, and the process is guided by Anne, a neutral facilitator and mediator, who does not support nor represent either party individually.

Attorney Anne Schmidt can represent your interests in the mediation process or serve as a neutral.

The Benefits Of Mediation

In the vast majority of cases, mediation offers many benefits over traditional litigation:

• • • Autonomy:  Mediation allows the parties to make decisions for their family without the intervention of a Judge. Thus, couples can make the best decision for their families, and not have life-altering decisions left up to a Judge that knows nothing of the intimacies of their lives.
    • Efficiency: The mediation process is not hindered by overloaded courts and judges’ schedules. If both parties are committed to the process, they can proceed at their own pace and move things along much more quickly.
    • Cost-effectiveness: Because of the efficiency, plus the lack of courtroom preparation needed, mediation can usually save money for everyone involved. Leaving more money in the pockets of those divorcing, and ultimately more money for their children.
    • Peacefulness: Rather than “fighting it out” in the courtroom, mediation involves both parties working together to come up with the best resolutions possible in the most amicable manner possible. Allowing for agreements that are thoughtful and lasting, thus, preventing post decree litigation.
    • Privacy: The courtroom is a public forum where the intimate details of your splintered marriage relationship are on display. Mediation sessions are private, allowing both parties to talk openly and candidly to get to a fair and equitable agreement.
    • Better for your children: Mediation helps clients minimize the turmoil of the divorce on their children and bring less conflict home. In the mediation sessions, you can keep the children out of the process completely, never involving the children with court or exposing them to third parties that make decisions on their behalf that aren’t you.

These are just a few of the important benefits of mediation. It is important to note that the only way mediation can work is if both parties are committed to the process of resolving divorce issues amicably. If only one party is working toward an effective resolution, the mediation process simply won’t work. Anne’s experience and her direct approach to communication make her an excellent mediator who will be honest and forthright with you at every step.

For divorcing couples seeking mediation services, we can provide a neutral facilitator or represent one of your interests throughout the process.

Book your consult with me today. Your initial consultation fee will be credited to your first invoice when you retain our office.

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