21. Divorce Mediation | Mediator Credentials, Equitable Distribution, Dispute Resolution with Deborah L. Dilman

If you want to avoid going to court, or can’t afford to hire an attorney, mediation can be a great tool to help you negotiate any disputes for your divorce in as calm and equitable of an environment as possible. In this episode, Deb Dilman joins Theresa to discuss the logistics, benefits, and limitations of mediation in the divorce process. Deb is one of the newest members of the Modern Legal team! She is an award-winning family law attorney, collaborative attorney, and a NC DRC Certified Mediator.  From prenuptial agreements to divorce, Modern Legal is here to protect your family at all stages of life. Schedule a consultation with our team today! Resources mentioned: Episode 3: When You Need a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Episode 8: Q&A Discussion | Spousal Support vs. Child Support, Dividing Assets, Infidelity, and Cost of Living Some key takeaways from this episode include: Certified mediators go through additional training to be able to meet with couples who are divorcing before they go to court, or to avoid going to court by settling their amicably. They are NOT a substitute for a family law attorney and cannot give you legal advice. Mediation is completely confidential and anything discussed in the session cannot be used against either party in court. Therefore you can be relaxed and open in these discussions to help reach a resolution more quickly. One of the best things to prepare for a mediation are your non-negotiables, specifically your top one or two priorities. Your mediator should tell you which ones are doable and figure out how both parties can get their top non-negotiables. The Legal Lounge podcast aims to dispel misinformation and downright bad legal information to empower anyone with questions about their family, their children, their finances, their marriage, and the law. As a team focused exclusively on family law matters, we aim to help you not only with the information you need, but also with the hope that your situation has a solution.  Modern Legal is a family law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our Modern Legal team can help you navigate the legal system when the law and your family collide. We help turn confusion into confidence, helplessness into empowerment, and frustration into action.  Connect with Modern Legal: Website Phone: 704-286-6302 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Facebook  LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and the information should not be relied upon as legal advice or for legal purposes.