Families fight – there’s no way around it. Whether it’s over the last slice of pie at Thanksgiving dinner or what to do with Mom’s home after she passes, family arguments are unavoidable. When a loved one begins to lose capacity or passes away, emotions run high and these disputes may become more frequent or escalate to the point where a court is involved.
However, court is not always the be-all end-all of disputes. Mediation can save your family time and money, and here are four reasons why:
- Backed-up courts
It’s no secret that the courts have too many cases to handle and not enough resources to handle them efficiently, so many families have to wait to get their cases into the court system. With mediation, there is no court to wait on; we can start as soon as you’re available!
- Expenses of Litigation
Litigation costs not only include your attorney’s fees, but those of your family members as well. Say your mother left a sizable estate to be split between you and your siblings, but you took care of her for years and believe you are entitled to more. Attorney costs could eat away at the estate until it is worth next to nothing.
- Scheduling
Time is money. Another important time-saving factor is the relative ease of scheduling mediation, as you no longer have to contend with the court’s schedule.
- Control
This is important for saving you money. A judge may or may not deliver a ruling that is favorable to you, as they consider facts and not feelings. In mediation, you have the opportunity to air these issues and negotiate a reasonable solution.
These are just a few of the ways that mediation can save you time and money! If you are involved in a dispute with your family, regardless of whether or not it has escalated to a courtroom, contact us today at (312)878-0155 or click here to find out how our firm can assist in finding a resolution!