Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process for couples. However, with the help of mediation, it can be a much smoother and peaceful experience. Mediation allows both parties to work together to create a mutually beneficial agreement while avoiding the stress and expenses of litigation.

One of the crucial factors to a successful mediation is both parties must be in full agreement that they want to mediate their divorce. Mediation requires a mature and positive attitude towards the proceedings, and the desire to work towards a common goal. This means not imposing any pre-conditions or ultimatums, but rather being open-minded and willing to listen and negotiate.

Agreeing to proceed with mediation usually indicates that both parties are willing to consider each other’s needs and are willing to collaborate towards a decision that minimizes the impact on both parties and their children, if any. Mediation allows you to avoid the adversarial nature of litigation, which can be much more harmful than healing.

Mediation offers a more peaceful and private process, where both parties have an equal say in the outcome. Moreover, it also offers the opportunity to draft a tailored agreement that meets the specific needs of the parties involved, rather than relying on a blanket decision imposed by a judge who does not know any of the involved parties personally.

In addition to being less confrontational, divorce mediation can be much less expensive and time-consuming than going through court. It involves less paperwork, less legal fees, and fewer court appearances, which means fewer expenses for both parties.

In conclusion, couples who choose to mediate their divorce must be committed to the process and willing to work together towards a positive outcome. By agreeing to mediation, they have made the difficult but mature decision to put their needs aside and concentrate on making the right decision for everyone involved. Mediation offers a flexible, cost-effective and private process, which is beneficial for both parties. Therefore, both parties must be in agreement that they want to mediate their divorce.