Recession – Separating and divorcing couples try to save money

Recessionary times seem to have had significant impact on separation and divorce proceedings over the last year. Several articles throughout the year have pointed to the fact that if couples adopt a positive attitude to mediation it can often save significant pain and money not only for themselves but for the legal system as well.

Separation and divorce can be a very emotive issues at the best of times. Couples going through the process will often describe that they experience a wide range of emotions that can lead to feelings of isolation, hurt, betrayal and in many cases anger. It is when this anger manifests itself in the court room that warring couples not only take up unnecessary court time but end up incurring costs that are significantly higher than they need to be.

In some quarters there are even calls to bar warring couple from the court room and demanding that agreements must be reached in advance of standing before a Judge. While this may seem unrealistic at the moment it is worth considering. If you enter a courtroom without reaching an accommodation you may spend significantly longer arguing your case and as a result incur significant costs.

Should a couple be resigned to the fact that their relationship is over with no realistic hope of resolution it is recommended that mediation is given a fair chance. Couples can find that within the environs of the mediation process the acrimony and bitterness can often be put aside for a time. If it is successful it will mean that both parties can walk away satisfied with an agreement they designed which will save them court time and money.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/1011/1224280785212.html

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