Why We Participate In & Encourage Mediation?

Dallas Divorce Mediation Attorney

At the Dallas Law Office of divorce mediation attorney Steven Wm. Buholz we offer our clients a range of legal services to accomplish their Texas divorce proceedings quickly and cost-effectively. We provide clients the option of traditional divorce court litigation, or the alternative dispute resolution methods of collaborative law and mediation.

At the Law Office of Steven Wm. Buholz we listen and we care. We are here to help.

Contact our office to learn more about family mediation.

What Is Mediation?

Dallas divorce mediation attorney Steven Wm. Buholz has been representing clients who chose to access mediation services in divorce, for more than 20 years. In mediation, the two parties are in separate rooms with their respective attorneys. A trained neutral mediator then works back and forth between the parties building upon the points of agreement until a complete settlement agreement has been reached or until the parties have reached an impasse and choose to go to court.

Mediation is faster than a final court trial and is generally more cost-effective. Like collaborative law, it requires that the couple believes that their former partner will negotiate in good faith in order to reach an agreement.

Why Choose Mediation Rather than Collaborative Law?

Because mediation does not require meeting face to face, it can be a good option for couples who cannot communicate effectively in person. If you or your partner tend to fight when you try to solve problems, the distance of mediation can be an asset.

Because the collaborative divorce process requires couples to work face to face to resolve differences, and they work with the specially trained lawyers who model problem-solving behaviors, one of the side effects of collaborative law is that couples learn how to work together.

If you are interested in learning more about mediation and collaborative law and would like to speak with an attorney experienced in both processes, contact Dallas divorce mediation attorney Steven Wm. Buholz. We can explain your options and advise you on the method that may be most appropriate for your circumstances.