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                        |  | Divorce Mediation
Bethany L. Notaro, Esquire, a Pittsburgh based divorce attorney, is also an experienced Pennsylvania divorce mediator. Bethany L. Notaro, Esquire, is a certified professional mediator, who focuses on family law issues. Attorney Notaro was trained in Conflict Resolution and Professional Mediation at the Pittsburgh Mediation Center. Bethany L. Notaro, Esquire has also been trained in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution as well as Family Law and Professional Divorce Mediation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is able to offer clients the experience of being a practicing Pennsylvania family law attorney trained in conflict resolution. Mediation is a process through which parties arrive at a suitable agreement with the help of a neutral third party mediator. It is important to note that the mediator does not represent either party separately and thus will provide unbiased suggestions and guidance through the process. Divorce mediation is often a more cost-effective alternative to going through the court system. Mediation can include many issues, including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, and child support. A talented, experienced family law attorney-mediator like Attorney Notaro can effectively guide spouses in creating a “win-win” resolution. Many professionals view parties that choose to go through the mediation process as individuals taking control of the situation and making their own decisions cooperatively, rather than leaving it up to litigation. This takes the decision making away from a judge and keeps it between the two parties who are actually personally affected by the outcome. Obviously, it is not the mediator’s job to serve as a judge for purposes of the mediation. A mediator is there to aid in the negotiations involved in the decision making process. By using a divorce mediator who is also a family law attorney, the couple will be counseled on the Pennsylvania law regarding family issues. In addition, a divorce lawyer is able to assist in drafting the paperwork necessary to obtain a divorce or any additional documents. In a child custody situation it is possible to use mediation to keep the parents (and the children) out of court. This gives the parents an opportunity to work together to determine the best custody arrangement for their lives. It also can be used to keep the child away from the sometimes painful battle of custody litigation. Issues involving child support can also be solved using mediation. Because the mediators of Notaro & Associates, P.C. are also divorce lawyers, they are able to determine an appropriate estimate for both child and spousal support that is similar to what a court would conclude. While mediation is a terrific option for most couples, it is not for everyone. In this type of setting it is essential that both parties feel they are able to communicate in a constructive manner. Parties who feel that they will not have the ability to work together due to domestic violence or other concerns may not want to subject themselves to this setting. For more information regarding Pennsylvania divorce and family law mediation, or to set up a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION, please contact our office. Notaro & Associates, P.C. | |
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Divorce Mediation Attorneys in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania