Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Divorce and Divorce Mediation

Mediation

• How much does mediation cost?
• How long does mediation take?
• What decisions does the mediator make?
• Is mediation right for everyone?
• What if mediation doesn't work and there is no settlement reached?
• Do I need an attorney if I mediate my divorce?
• What if I just got a lawyer and sued for divorce?
• What if my attorney doesn't want me to go through mediation?
• What happens after mediation is completed?
• Is mediation beneficial after the divorce is final? What if the agreement is breached?
• Won't an attorney make a better mediator?
• Will other outside experts be needed?
• Is mediation totally confidential?
• What is co-mediation?
• What ethical standards is a mediator bound by?
• Can a separation agreement be mediated?
• Is mediation valuable for dissolving Domestic Partnerships?
• Will mediation work for Civil Unions?

Divorce Procedure

• I want to get a lawyer and sue that *&!^%@ for all they're worth!  What's wrong with that?
• What do I look for in an attorney?
• Is a court appearance required?
• Do I have to specify grounds for the divorce?
• How do we tell the children?

Divorce Finances

• How does child support work?
• How does alimony work?
• How do taxes work with alimony and child support?
• How does divorce affect Social Security?
• What are the tax effects on splitting up the marital assets or selling the house?
• Are the costs of getting divorced tax deductible?
• How do retirement plans work in a divorce?

Sanns' Policies

• How are payments handled?
• What is the appointment cancellation policy?
• Who is this Sanns and why did Marvin chose that for his company name?

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