Worcester Divorce Mediation Attorney
Thinking About or Ready to File For Divorce and Looking for a Worcester County Divorce Mediation Law Firm That Has Experienced Divorce Attorneys & Trained Mediators That Can Help You and Your Spouse Reach a Peaceful Resolution That Works for Both of You So You Can Transition to Your New Life?
We Know We’re Not The Only Divorce Mediation Lawyer In Massachusetts, And We Know You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney To Help You. We’re Different. For Decades We Have Successfully Handled A Lot Of Mediation Cases, Probably Similar To Yours. We Do Not Complicate Cases For Extra Billing, Really Care, And Keep Our Focus On The Best Interests Of You & Your Family. Here At The Law Office of Polly Tatum, We Put Families First.
Why Choose The Law Office of Polly Tatum for your Divorce Mediation Case?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – Highly rated with 100 + reviews on Google, as well as a Superb 10.0, 5 out of 5 stars on respected legal site AVVO.
- Experienced Attorneys – With 24+ years of combined experience, Attorney Polly Tatum holds an Advanced Law degree.
- Virtual & In-Person Appointments Available – We make ourselves available to you in person, and online for your convenience.
- You Can Divorce With Dignity – We replace aggression with understanding and use collaboration & conversation to reach fair results.
- Because Your Family and Happiness Are at Stake – Working together toward a fair agreement will help improve your family’s post-divorce interactions. This is better for your children (when applicable), you, and your ex-spouse.
- Straight Shooters – You’ve made an important decision in your life. We respect you for that. You can count on us to give you the honest (sometimes hard) truth about what to expect on the road ahead so that you can be prepared in every way possible.
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Divorce Mediation Lawyer In Worcester Helping You Resolve Complex Issues.
Mediation is a non-adversarial and private process designed to help divorcing spouses arrive at a settlement that works for both of them.
Many people are under the misconception that when seeking a divorce or dealing with another family-related matter, litigation is the only answer. Fortunately, this is not the case. Mediation is a common form of ADR (alternative dispute resolution) which is recognized for its ability to guide two disputing parties towards reaching a mutually agreeable decision.
Mediation allows two disputing parties to meet with a third-party mediator who is neutral and unbiased. The two parties can then discuss the terms of their divorce, such as which party will keep the house or a proposed custody schedule. After the entire divorce agreement (or separation agreement) has been negotiated and agreed upon, a proposal is drawn up and submitted to the judge.
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How Can Divorce Mediation Help?
Divorce mediation can help couples agree on various issues, including property division, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, and more. Mediation can also help couples who have already been through the divorce process but are having difficulty reaching an agreement on certain issues.
- It is less expensive than litigation
- It allows you to maintain your working relationship
- It is easier for your children
While the length of mediation can depend solely on how quickly the couples come to a common ground, each session generally lasts between two to three hours. While some cases resolve in as little as one session, you may need additional sessions to cover every aspect of the divorce.
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Actual Words Clients Have Used to Describe Us & Their Experience:
“an attorney who was not only professional, but understanding with the human element related to these processes,” Attentive, ethical, patient, and thoroughly professional,” “Her personalized approach ensures that you feel valued and properly represented throughout your legal journey,” “appreciate her compassion and insight in navigating tricky family situations,” “Her approach was not only professional but also personable, making the process feel much smoother,” “If you need factual, dependable and top-level support, you are in good hands with the Law Office of Polly Tatum,” “She is a great combination of warm personality and keen expertise,” “Polly is attentive to every need be it financial, emotional, practical and above all recognize that we as co-parents wanted to put our children first,” “Polly was an amazing lifeline during a very difficult and painful time.”
If these are the things you are looking for in an Attorney to help protect your family and your legacy, contact our offices today!
What Are The Stages Of Mediation?
- Convening The Mediation: This is where each side comes to the conclusion that mediation is necessary to come to a common ground in their divorce.
- Opening Session: This is where both sides give their opening statements, as well as the mediator explains what he or she will serve.
- Communication: A significant reason why couples end up in mediation is that they haven’t communicated with each other properly. When sensitive issues of divorce are brought up, there are a lot of one-sided arguments with rarely a conclusion unless a mediator steps in.
- Negotiation: This stage tries to find common ground between the terms of the divorce and can help expedite certain issues each of them is facing.
- Closure: This involves closing statements, with each party coming to a resolution or setting up another session to continue to try and resolve things.
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What Can I Expect At A Mediation Hearing?
If you are scheduled for a mediation session, here are some things that you can do to prepare:
- Be on time: This sets the tone for the entire mediation and shows that you are taking the process seriously.
- Dress appropriately: You want to show respect for the process, so avoid clothing that is too casual.
- Be prepared to listen: One of the most important aspects of mediation is being able to hear the other person out without interruption.
- Think about what you want to achieve: What are your goals for the mediation? Are you hoping to come to a resolution on all issues or just certain ones? Having a clear idea of what you want to achieve can help you during the mediation.
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We help families locally within or near the Worcester area when they need to handle issues or an estate for a family member within the state.
Locally families seek our help from Cordaville, Lunenburg, Sturbridge, Brooklyn, Northborough, Upton, Hopedale, Westborough, S. Lancaster, S. Ashburnham, Petersham, Rutland, East Douglas, E. Brookfield, N. Brookfield, and throughout Worcester County.
