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[quote=Anonymous]Try the mediation if you think that you can both be civil.  DO NOT AGREE to binding mediation (where you have to accept the final decision of the mediator).  Let your DH know that after you work on the mediation, you will be running the final outcome by a lawyer BEFORE signing anything.

Then, keep in mind that most lawyers will want to earn more money, so they will tell you that if you go to court that you might get a better settlement.  Take that with a grain of salt and think about all the money and heartache that a long drawn out divorce would take.  If you feel happy with the settlement and the child support and alimony seem fine and within the approved guidelines, you would probably waste your time going to court.

Mediation can be a complete waste of time or a really great experience.  It all depends on whether you and your ex can be civil and work together to find a solution.  It may be the case that the mediation could resolve visitation and custody and/or a split of all the marital property, but that you'd still need the lawyers to help work out the support payments.  Even if you don't resolve everything, you will have a head start when it comes to getting it all done.[/quote]

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