Four Keys to Successfully Mediating Temporary Orders in a Divorce Case
Introduction
As a practicing family law attorney for 18 years I have participated in many temporary orders mediations in divorce cases. In many counties mediation prior to a temporary orders hearing is mandatory under certain circumstances. Many courts require mediation on temporary orders when custody is contested and in some courts it is mandatory regardless of the issues. Even when not required by the court, mediation of temporary orders is often a very helpful process to attempt prior to a hearing that is likely to be ugly and create or worsen animosity between the parties.
Below are my tips as a practicing divorce lawyer on how to best prepare for a temporary orders mediation.
Key #1: Fully Prepare the Case for Mediation
Far too often lawyers treat mediations on temporary orders with a rather casual attitude. This is actually one of the most important phases of the case and it will set the tone of the litigation going forward. While you n
As a practicing family law attorney for 18 years I have participated in many temporary orders mediations in divorce cases. In many counties mediation prior to a temporary orders hearing is mandatory under certain circumstances. Many courts require mediation on temporary orders when custody is contested and in some courts it is mandatory regardless of the issues. Even when not required by the court, mediation of temporary orders is often a very helpful process to attempt prior to a hearing that is likely to be ugly and create or worsen animosity between the parties.
Below are my tips as a practicing divorce lawyer on how to best prepare for a temporary orders mediation.
Key #1: Fully Prepare the Case for Mediation
Far too often lawyers treat mediations on temporary orders with a rather casual attitude. This is actually one of the most important phases of the case and it will set the tone of the litigation going forward. While you n
