Deciding to leave a marriage is a decision that should be made carefully. A Marital Mediator can help you evaluate the pros and cons of leaving or staying.

 

It's hard for many to stay married. Its one relationship in life that requires constant negotiation with your partner over space, food, time management,  

money ,children, pets, work etc the list goes on and on.  Mediation offers the conflict resolution  skills necessary to continue this constant negotiation .

 

As a Divorce Mediator, I have met with all types of clients from many different backgrounds each with their own set of issues but all with a common goal. The common goal is to work out the issues so that they can be happy and enjoy life again.

 

For some couples this meant splitting up as fast as possible and for others this meant splitting up because their partner was unwilling to compromise on the issues they were having. This made me wonder if maybe I could help couples learn to communicate better with their partners by teaching them the necessary conflict resolution skills so that they were able to negotiate better with their partners to stay married. This is why I have added Marital Mediation to my practice. To assist couples in dealing with daily conflicts in their marriage and daily lives. 

 

Because most Marital Mediators are usually Divorce Mediators the couple will be dealing with someone who has a lot of experience with financial matters, issues with children etc and can call in experts when needed. In some cases, the Children may be brought into a Family Mediation session especially if the couple has teens. 

 

 

During the mediation sessions , the couple will have the opportunity to talk about their issues with the marriage or with their partner. The mediator will listen and provide input and offer suggestions while promoting mutual understanding and productive communication between the couple.  In some cases the mediator may suggest the drafting of a Postnuptial Agreement. A Postnuptial Agreement is a voluntary contract created after the marriage to resolve conflict. 

 

 

How do I know if Marital Counseling or Marital Mediation is right for us?

 

The Professional Mediators at Just Mediation Inc  are committed to helping you resolve your problems. We offer a free 30 minute confidential consultation.

 

 Typically cases that involve mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence or personality disorders do not meet the criteria for mediation however our staff will refer you to another Professional who can help you. 

 

 Marital Mediation is not therapy.  It uses problem solving techniques to address the issues a couple is currently experiencing. It teaches more effective ways to communicate and interact with each other by  helping the couple gain insight into their behavior within the relationship.  These skills are useful in life in any situation in any place or any time.

 

 

 

 

Marital Counseling is conducted by a mental health professional with training in social work and psychology. Marital counseling involves a diagnosis of issues past, present, family history, mental health, personal history , therapy and treatment of personality and relationship problems. The counselor will then analyze  the information and help the parties understand their behaviors.

 

Marital Mediation is different because it involves dispute resolution. Marriages as well as in life are filled with problems. The mediator will work with the couple to help them resolve their disputes by learning how to negotiate better with their spouse “fight fair”. The couple will learn effective communication and active listening skills. 

 

There is usually less resistance by a spouse to attending a mediation session then a marital counseling session. The classic “ I don’t need therapy!”  There’s no blame in mediation. 

 

DO I HAVE TO BE MARRIED TO GO TO A MARITAL MEDIATOR?

 

The answer is No. Many unmarried couples use Marital Mediation as a tool to resolve their relationship disputes. If a formal agreement is needed then the Mediator will prepare a Cohabitation  Agreement.

 

 

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE TRY MARITAL MEDIATION AND DECIDE WE WANT TO SEPARATE AND DIVORCE?

 

In this scenario the couple can move right into Divorce Mediation to work out the terms of the Separation and Divorce. Often the same Mediator is used since they are already familiar with the couple's issues in the marriage and that's an added benefit.  

 

 

 

If you are looking for a COST EFFECTIVE, amicable way to resolve your problem whatever it may be then you have come to the right place. The staff at Just Mediation Inc is here to help you. In Mediation everybody wins because the parties determine the outcome not the strangers in a court room. Having any problem is difficult and stressful enough without making a strategic game of it.

　

 

 

Life is too short to remain unhappy so Just Mediate it! Call today .

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