FAQ: Can You Start Mediation Before Filing for Divorce?

ANSWER: Yes!

In fact, if you are interested in using Michigan’s new “Fast Track” divorce process, starting mediation before either party files any court action is one of the best ways to proceed.

In mediation, a neutral mediator will guide you and your spouse through the important decisions which must be made in a divorce — while the final decisions remain in your hands. When a couple completes mediation before any divorce action is filed, a traditional divorce lawsuit can be avoided altogether. Instead, the parties can use the new streamlined divorce process to file a mutual petition, asking the court to enter their divorce settlement (usually in a single trip to court).

For more information about early-stage mediation and the Streamline Divorce process, visit our website at: BanfieldCouling.com.

PLEASE NOTE: This blog is not intended to constitute legal advice.  We do not recommend making important decisions of the type addressed in this article without specific legal advice in advance.