Originally from Dispute Resolution Journal

In a survey of 400 divorced men and women, the author asked about their experiences with the legal system and how they might have benefited by mediating their divorce agreements. Parties were asked about selection of attorneys, whether they had been referred to professional therapists or mediators, how the legal process affected their relationships with their former spouses, and if divorce mediation would have worked for them. The results indicate that, while many people would be receptive to mediating their separation agreements, an extensive, professional, and carefully planned marketing program is needed before the process will gain widespread acceptance.