Child Custody Mediation
Deciding child custody issues, in addition to being very difficult, is also traumatic and stressful.
When trying to figure out how to raise a child or children in two different homes, parents are often overwhelmed with a wide range of emotions. It is not unusual for parents to experience grief over the end of the relationship and sadness over not being with their child all of the time.
Mediation can help people to deal with many of the issues surrounding child custody in a constructive manner. When parents litigate custody, the focus is on how to gain the most powerful position in court. This can lead to additional anger, hurt and time delays. In mediation, on the other hand, parties focus on how to resolve issues in order to create the best possible future for themselves and their children.
Why Mediate Custody?
There are many reasons to try mediation in custody matters. Mediation:
- Empowers people to make their own decisions rather than allowing others to make decisions for them
- Is faster and much less expensive than litigation
- Aids parents in understanding and dealing with the many details surrounding child custody
- Allows parents to let go of the past and focus on the best possible future
- Helps parents maintain their dignity
- Grants parties the opportunity for a fresh start
- Increases the likelihood that both parents will follow the agreement reached
- Lays foundation for the parents’ parenting relationship
- Custody mediation is mandated in larger Nevada jurisdictions
Mediation can help people to deal with many of the issues surrounding child custody.