With the faster pace of life nowadays, people kind of adapt to the changes in environment, technology and other external factors. There are a lot of things today that do not really follow how our ancestors used to do them—the traditional way. One example can be marriage and starting a family. This may sound very basic but a lot of things have changed. Before, there were fixed marriages, a woman should get pregnant only after marriage, there were strict principles about interracial marriages and a lot more. Today, people are becoming more liberal and less traditional. Some things sort of happen in reverse order, like having a baby before getting married. Sometimes, the marriage does not even happen. For married couples, annulment and divorce are also becoming common. But even if this is the case, there are other alternatives.
Going through a divorce can be stressful for the couple and their families and even more traumatic for the children involved. Instead of going through the long and dreadful process of a divorce, a couple may try going to mediation. There are a lot of divorce mediators in Nassau County, NY. Mediation is similar to counseling in terms of the methods used. However, mediators are always neutral and just goes through the process with the couple, not influencing or encouraging their thoughts and actions. They also have to work with both parties because mediation will not work if only one is willing to go through the process. The couple has a lot of things to negotiate and they can reach a certain agreement after the mediation.
Mediation can actually save the couple a lot more money than divorce. The couple does not have to worry about paying for professional fees of two different lawyers. This is not cheap, especially because of the fact that most lawyers charge by the hour. Besides, this will most likely add to the tension between the couple. It also does not really resolve anything because the couple does not communicate and exchanges in communication only happen between their representatives. In addition to being able to save money, couples can also save time. Instead of waiting and waiting for answers that may not even be in your favor, sitting and actually talking with your spouse may help you decide on something mutual. It might not sound like a good idea at first but once you have taken the first step of actually communicating as a couple, things will fall into place faster.
Divorce mediators in Nassau County, NY offer their services to couples that are in need of help. They are not there to dictate to couples, but to listen to them and help them reach a mutual ground. Even if couples are in disagreement that is why they are getting a divorce, they are still the ones in charge of the situation. Talking to each other with the mediator will help couples reach an agreement without any delays like court hearings and meetings with their lawyers. If both parties are willing to go through this process, they may go on with their lives happily, even if they are not together.
Divorce is not a new concept to couples. Divorce mediators Nassau County, NY offer an alternative that is quite easier and cheaper. To know more about mediation, visit Cobert, Haber & Haber.
