A calmer, less expensive way to resolve a divorce or separation — guided by a neutral, not fought in court.
Mediation lets two people settle the terms of a divorce or separation themselves, with a neutral attorney guiding the conversation — instead of handing the decisions to a judge. It is usually faster, far less expensive, and far less adversarial than litigation, and it keeps control with the people who have to live with the outcome. As the mediator, Circle Law does not represent either side; the role is to help both reach a fair, workable agreement.
A session can address some or all of what a separating couple needs to settle:
It is typically quicker and less costly than going to court, and it lowers the temperature of an already hard process. An agreement reached in mediation can be put into the proper forms and filed with the court, so the result is just as binding — without years of conflict.
For couples who want to stay civil, keep their children out of a courtroom fight, and keep their finances private, mediation is often the better path.