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• When people create their own solutions to conflict, the agreement that they reach has a higher success rate than a solution which was mandated by the judicial system.  Studies have concluded that when a couple uses mediation to resolve divorce issues, not only do they keep their agreements,  they are also more satisfied with the agreements.  Mediation significantly reduces future conflict.     
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• The parties involved determine the best solutions for their unique situation. Mediation provides the opportunity for the parties to devise agreements that fit the needs of their family, rather than having a judge determine a resolution.              
   

• Mediation helps to minimize the emotional trauma of divorce.  Because the mediation process encourages the parties to work toward agreements that consider each person's well being,  participants usually do not feel the need to fight for what they want or need. 
  
   

• Because mediation is private and confidential, the distress and embarrassment of a public court trial is avoided.  Personal information that has been confidential in the marriage remains confidential to the people involved.  Because mediation is a strictly confidential process, the personal issues will be discussed by only the parties involved and the mediator.
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• Mediation is less expensive.   Because the parties are actively involved in reaching agreement with the assistance of one mediator, the cost of legal expenses is reduced.  In addition, the hourly fee of the mediator is less than the average hourly attorney fee.          
  
   

• Mediation is usually quicker.  Because the parties involved are working together with a mediator, agreements can be reached more quickly.   
  
   

• The need for further litigation is decreased when agreements are reached using mediation.  According to the National Mediation Board, "Studies show that couples who have worked together through a mediator are over three times more likely to uphold the terms of their agreement than couples who have divorced through the adversarial system".
   

• Even if not all issues are resolved using mediation, each issue that was resolved is an issue that a judge does not need to decide for you.  Sometimes the parties are able to reach agreement on some of the issues, such as those that involve their children, and then work with the legal system to resolve other issues. 
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• Mediation creates an atmosphere in which one person does not need to emphasize the negative about the other person in order to "win".
  
   

• Mediation often reduces hostility, making the divorce procedure easier for all family members, especially children.
   

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