Understanding The Difference Between Court-Appointed Versus Private Mediation
Many disputes can arise during your lifetime. Often, these disagreements are serious enough to require a neutral third party to guide you toward a successful and beneficial conclusion. It is wise to seek the counsel of an attorney who has a great deal of experience in alternative dispute resolution.
The DuPage County mediators at Andrew Cores Family Law Group have extensive experience in both collaborative law and mediation. Our lawyers are skilled at dispute resolution, and our clients appreciate our ability to resolve even the most complex disagreement in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Different Types of Mediation
There are multiple situations where mediation may be used to resolve disputes in family law cases, including issues related to divorce, child custody, property division, child support, and more. Mediation may take one of the following forms:
- Court-appointed mediator: If a family court judge believes that a couple should work together to resolve their differences before a trial should be held, they may order them to participate in mediation and appoint a mediator who will assist them in addressing the outstanding issues in their case. While skilled, these mediators only have a certain amount of time to spend to assist you in resolving your disputes. Often, court-ordered mediation is limited to three hours of mediation, as well as one hour to complete paperwork. Additionally, a court-appointed mediator will typically only focus on child related issues.
- Private mediator: In contrast to a court-appointed mediator, a private mediator can guide you through any dispute — family law-related or otherwise. It is also important to remember that a private mediator is not limited to the specific time constraints. He or she can take as much time as is necessary to assist the parties in arriving at the best compromise possible. The only limits here are the willingness of the parties to work together. When you select a mediator to help you resolve your disputes, you can make sure they will have the temperament needed to help you hold productive discussions and the knowledge and experience to address the legal issues involved in your case.
The members of our firm have extensive experience as both court-appointed mediators and private mediators. We are confident in our ability to work with you in any role to guide you toward a successful resolution. We will make sure both parties fully understand the issues that must be addressed and the legal requirements that apply to them under Illinois law. We can guide you through discussions and help you reach compromises, allowing you to reach agreements that will provide the most benefits for everyone involved in your case.
Contact Our Wheaton Family Law Mediation Attorneys
To arrange a consultation, contact Andrew Cores Family Law Group by calling 630-407-1225 or by completing our online form. With offices in DuPage County and Kendall County, we have experience helping clients throughout Illinois.
