You may have been told by someone that the only way to get divorced is to get a lawyer...
This simply isn't the case. You know your situation better than an attorney ever will. A Mediated Divorce is an empowering option for those who are interested in getting their divorce 'done' without delays, unnecessary expense and heartache.
A litigated contested divorce in Utah could easily cost you as much as $10,000+ for each party and take upwards of a year or more to complete. An uncontested Mediated Divorce will typically cost less than $3,000 total and be done in as little as 3 months.
Often is the case, attorneys will do their job and 'fight' for their clients. This can unnecessarily complicate your proceedings and cost you valuable time and money. If you want to get divorced without the 'fight' you should seriously consider a Mediated Divorce.
The State of Utah requires divorcing couples to at least attempt mediation prior to getting a trial. Mediation is seen as a valuable and important step in the legal process. This is because often times the issues in divorce can be settled outside of the courtroom between the two parties. When parties can work together to negotiate a settlement, there is no need to involve attorneys who typically charge $100-300+/hr.
A Mediated Divorce gives couples an opportunity to take into consideration their own specific situations/timing and how to best meet their needs with a personalized settlement that they come up with on their own. Working together in mediation also increases the likelihood that disputes in the future regarding parenting, money or property will also be solvable without involving attorneys.
If you choose to go through with a Mediated Divorce you will have a professional and experienced Master Mediator walk you through each step of the process. You will have an opportunity to carefully and thoughtfully make important decisions that are sure to affect you for the rest of your life. You will still have a chance to have any agreement you make reviewed by an attorney if you choose to prior to filing.
Once you you have a mediated settlement, you can then opt to have all of your documents filed as uncontested divorce, for a low flat-fee ($1500 if you have children, $1200 if you don't), by a law firm that will ensure that your case moves through the Courts as efficiently as possible.
It is very low risk to simply attempt a Mediated Divorce, as you will be required to mediate if you end up in the courts with a contested divorce anyway. If at any point you decide to retain an attorney you can still do so at any point. You will only pay for Mediation services as you use them. (No large retainers, or unexpected hourly legal fees)
If you have questions or want to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.
A litigated contested divorce in Utah could easily cost you as much as $10,000+ for each party and take upwards of a year or more to complete. An uncontested Mediated Divorce will typically cost less than $3,000 total and be done in as little as 3 months.
Often is the case, attorneys will do their job and 'fight' for their clients. This can unnecessarily complicate your proceedings and cost you valuable time and money. If you want to get divorced without the 'fight' you should seriously consider a Mediated Divorce.
The State of Utah requires divorcing couples to at least attempt mediation prior to getting a trial. Mediation is seen as a valuable and important step in the legal process. This is because often times the issues in divorce can be settled outside of the courtroom between the two parties. When parties can work together to negotiate a settlement, there is no need to involve attorneys who typically charge $100-300+/hr.
A Mediated Divorce gives couples an opportunity to take into consideration their own specific situations/timing and how to best meet their needs with a personalized settlement that they come up with on their own. Working together in mediation also increases the likelihood that disputes in the future regarding parenting, money or property will also be solvable without involving attorneys.
If you choose to go through with a Mediated Divorce you will have a professional and experienced Master Mediator walk you through each step of the process. You will have an opportunity to carefully and thoughtfully make important decisions that are sure to affect you for the rest of your life. You will still have a chance to have any agreement you make reviewed by an attorney if you choose to prior to filing.
Once you you have a mediated settlement, you can then opt to have all of your documents filed as uncontested divorce, for a low flat-fee ($1500 if you have children, $1200 if you don't), by a law firm that will ensure that your case moves through the Courts as efficiently as possible.
It is very low risk to simply attempt a Mediated Divorce, as you will be required to mediate if you end up in the courts with a contested divorce anyway. If at any point you decide to retain an attorney you can still do so at any point. You will only pay for Mediation services as you use them. (No large retainers, or unexpected hourly legal fees)
If you have questions or want to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.