Too Close to your Divorce – Let the Experts Help

“Knowledge is Power” the old saying goes and some might say the same is true with divorce mediation. I always encourage my clients to learn more about divorce mediation and bring with them any questions they might have about the process as it relates to their particular situation.  But is there such a thing as knowing too much?  As a professional mediator, I do everything I can to stay on top of the ever changing law, tax implications, latest mediating techniques etc, but is that really something a client should be doing?

I ask this because sometimes in my sessions, I’ll encourage my clients to read some of the very same books that I have read as either a part of my training or continuing education but when instead of using them for reference, the client tries to use that as part of their mediation, I get concerned.  There is a reason we all hire professionals of any kind and one of those reasons in my opinion is to distance ourselves from a particular situation and gain perspective in addition to professional advice.  The example I always use is that of a Real Estate agent.  Could you go up to someones home, knock on the door, say hello and offer them a sum of money for the house?  Sure, I guess you could.  Really though, wouldn’t you want someone with the expertise of the local real estate market to help you so that you don’t make a mistake or to bounce questions and concerns off of?  I know I would.

To anyone going through a divorce, I know, it’s a tough time.  You have a lot of questions and concerns about your future just like everyone else in your situation.  That is why we at Equitable Mediation Services put together our website to provide you with the critical information and resources you’ll need to know when contemplating or going through divorce mediation.  Our helpful resources section has links to everything you might need to know now and after your divorce and our “about divorce mediation” overview can give you a great, four part introduction to the steps we’ll be taking during the mediation process.  Of course the best resource of all can be found simply by contacting us to set up a free, no obligation consultation where we will meet in person and discuss how divorce mediation can benefit you.

We know there are a lot of moving parts to a divorce and we’re here to help you every step of the way.  And while I know this is difficult and you’ll be tempted to learn all you can about your situation, don’t forget there are caring professionals here to help with the knowledge and expertise to get you through your divorce peacefully and with as little impact to you and your family as possible.