Divorce and Custody Cases

Are you going through a divorce or is there a disagreement over the parenting schedule for your child or children?

Do you want to have a say in what is going to happen?
Do things feel out of control – or like they might get that way?

This may be one of the most difficult times in your life. There is a lot at stake. What are your options?

Over 70% of the people in your situation who have tried mediation were able to reach agreements that were mutually acceptable. They made their own decisions.

Most of them had attorneys, so they could make informed decisions. They realized that they didn’t want to be shocked or disappointed by any unforeseen legal, financial or tax consequences of their decisions. Getting legal advice helped them reach agreement about what was going to happen in their lives.

Most of them doubted that they would be able reach agreement in mediation, but they wanted to give it a try. Mediation gave them the chance to make their own decisions and saved them time and money.

Although mediation is ordered by the court in divorce and custody cases in Linn, Johnson, Jones, Benton, Tama and Iowa counties, it is not appropriate in every case. If you are afraid to be with the other person or will not be able to speak up without fear of being harmed later, you or your attorney can request a waiver or excuse from the courts' requirement to mediate. See I'm afraid or worried for more information.

As you consider mediation, you may have some questions. This website can help you find out how to prepare for mediation, how to select a mediator and how to select an attorney.

Mediation: It's your solution.

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