Common Questions

How Long Does Mediation Take?

Several factors influence how long it will take to reach a final settlement.

1. The number and complexity of assets and liabilities
2. Your understanding of choices and options for each asset
3. The degree to which you and your spouse agree on each aspect of the settlement

The length of time, however, is determined by the divorcing individuals, rather than the Family and Probate Court, which does not intervene in this process.

In every case, a mediated divorce settlement is reached in less time and less acrimony than adversarial negotiations. Once finalized, these agreements are lasting, final, and provide for future changes.

By comparison, an adversarial divorce can easily take two years before a final settlement is hammered out, and once finalized, often results in frequent future court hearings as one or both parties seek to modify the settlement terms.