Handling Your First Mediation in a Divorce Case 2024
A mediation education
Divorce mediation gives parties the opportunity to decide what’s best for their children, assets, and other property rather than proceeding to potentially contentious litigation. And under Wisconsin law, if the parties disagree on custody and placement of children, they’re required to undergo mediation to try to reach an agreement. So, lawyers practicing family law, and those looking to start a family law practice, should be prepared to engage in mediation.
Attend Handling Your First Mediation in a Divorce Case to develop the skills and confidence you need to take family law cases to mediation. You’ll find out what you can expect at mediation and why mediation is the better route in some family law matters.
A mediation education
Divorce mediation gives parties the opportunity to decide what’s best for their children, assets, and other property rather than proceeding to potentially contentious litigation. And under Wisconsin law, if the parties disagree on custody and placement of children, they’re required to undergo mediation to try to reach an agreement. So, lawyers practicing family law, and those looking to start a family law practice, should be prepared to engage in mediation.
Attend Handling Your First Mediation in a Divorce Case to develop the skills and confidence you need to take family law cases to mediation. You’ll find out what you can expect at mediation and why mediation is the better route in some family law matters.
Gain insight into how to prepare for your mediation, with tips on:
- Distinguishing mediation from arbitration
- Choosing a mediator
- Explaining the mediator’s role to clients
- Drafting and refining mediation statements
- Exchanging mediation submissions
- Advising clients about what to expect from mediation
- Brainstorming possible mediation outcomes
Learn why mediation can be a way to reach more amicable agreements between the parties, as well as saving time and money. You’ll understand how a mediator can help to simplify the process while providing guidance on resolving current and potential future issues.
Be ready to take on the mediation process, no matter how new you are to family law matters, with Handling Your First Mediation in a Divorce Case.
Product details
- Discover the benefits of mediated agreements in family cases
- Understand standard mediation submissions and what is required before you attend mediation
- Learn about the role of the mediator and what you should and shouldn’t say to the parties
- Manage client expectations concerning mediation
- Know how to draft a mediation statement
- Receive tips on advocating and negotiating during mediation
- New lawyers
- Family law practitioners
- Any lawyer looking to add family law to their practice
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