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Can a Divorce Lawyer Act as a Mediator in Your Divorce

If you are considering mediation to resolve your divorce, you should talk to a divorce lawyer to find out if it is right for your situation. A divorce lawyer can help you understand the mediation process and what to expect. He or she can also help you prepare for mediation by gathering financial information and other documents that will be needed. If you live in Delaware County, PA, our divorce lawyers in Delaware County PA can help you. Know more here: https://www.lamonacalaw.com/practice-areas/divorce/uncontested-divorce/

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Can a Divorce Lawyer Act as a Mediator in Your Divorce

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  1. CAN A DIVORCE LAWYER ACT AS A MEDIATOR IN YOUR DIVORCE?

  2. DIVORCE MEDIATORS CAN HAVE ANY BACKGROUND. THEY CAN BE ACCOUNTANTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, OR THERAPISTS.

  3. HOWEVER, NOTE THAT ONCE A DIVORCE ATTORNEY IS YOUR MEDIATOR, THEY CANNOT ACT AS A LAWYER FOR EITHER YOU OR YOUR SPOUSE.

  4. A DIVORCE LAWYER CAN PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HELPING TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE DURING A DIVORCE.

  5. RATHER, THEY HAVE TO ACT AS UNBIASED GUIDES WHOSE ROLE IS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR SOON-TO- BE SEPARATED PARTNER REACH A RESOLUTION ON SOME DIVORCE ISSUES.

  6. THUS, THEY HAVE TO REMAIN NEUTRAL IN ALL DISCUSSIONS. OF COURSE, THERE ARE SOME BENEFITS TO HAVING A DIVORCE LAWYER AS YOUR MEDIATOR.

  7. IF THE MEDIATION IS SUCCESSFUL, MEDIATORS WILL PREPARE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT THAT MUST BE FILED TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY DIVORCE PAPERWORK AT THE COURT.

  8. IF THE MEDIATOR DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT MEDIATION WAS SUCCESSFUL, THE COURT MAY ORDER A TRIAL TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTED ISSUES.

  9. DEPENDING ON THE STATE, NON-LAWYER MEDIATORS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FILE ALL THE DIVORCE PAPERWORK. THIS ASPECT IS WHERE HAVING A DIVORCE LAWYER AS YOUR MEDIATOR PROVES ADVANTAGEOUS.

  10. A DIVORCE LAWYER CAN REPRESENT YOU DURING MEDIATION AND AT TRIAL, IF NECESSARY. HE OR SHE CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL PROCESS AND MAKE SURE THAT YOUR RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT USING MEDIATION TO RESOLVE YOUR DIVORCE, YOU SHOULD TALK TO A DIVORCE LAWYER.

  11. CONTACT LaMonaca Law Website: www.lamonacalaw.com Phone: (484) 440-9284

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