Appleton Collaborative Divorce Mediators

Mediations are the best option for couples who want to work together to decide the outcome of their divorce. Keeping your divorce details private and solving sensitive issues like child custody and property division together will help you work together to raise your children and maintain a positive relationship.

Divergent’s Outagamie County lawyers offer free cost quotes and payment plans for divorce mediations. Our attorneys review each divorce mediation case and provide a not-to-exceed cost estimate. You know exactly what you’re paying for before your first meeting.

Our divorce attorney Trisha Festerling has a certification in Mediation and Collaborative Divorce on top of her J.D from Regent University Law School. She can provide valuable legal information to clients and draft an agreement once both parties are happy with the Appleton divorce mediation.

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Appleton Divorce Mediation

Benefits

Cost

A mutual divorce (both parties agree on all terms before entering a courtroom) in Outagamie costs $3,500-$25,000 on average, while a divorce mediation costs $800-$3,500.
Time

A divorce mediation on average takes 1-6 months, while the average divorce in Wisconsin takes 1 year.
Confidentiality

Divorces that go through the court system have exhaustive records that are available to the public. Attorney confidentiality guarantees that the details of your divorce will remain private.
Control

A judge typically makes decisions on contested issues during divorce proceedings. With a divorce mediation you and your partner will have control over every decision.

Appleton Divorce Mediation

Steps

In your first meeting, the mediator will outline the process and rules for the mediation. Divorce issues are sorted by the couple to determine top priorities.
Couples will sort out issues such as child custody and asset division in the next few meetings. The attorney mediator will be present to direct the discussion and educating spouses on their options.
A settlement agreement that details decisions made during the mediation will be signed by both parties.