Divorce doesn’t have to mean courtroom battles. At Setzer Law Firm PLLC, we help clients resolve disputes efficiently and respectfully through divorce mediation. This solution-focused approach gives couples greater control, reduces legal costs, and often results in more cooperative outcomes—especially when children are involved.
If you’re searching for an alternative to traditional divorce litigation, our experienced Colleyville divorce attorneys can guide you through every step of the mediation process with confidence and clarity.
Mediation in a divorce is a process where both spouses work with a neutral third-party mediator to reach agreements on key issues such as:
Rather than letting a judge decide, mediation gives you and your spouse the opportunity to craft a divorce settlement that fits your family’s needs and values.
At Setzer Law Firm, we act as your legal advisor during mediation, helping you prepare, review agreements, and ensure your rights are protected throughout.
Divorce mediation offers several important advantages over traditional litigation:
Mediation is often ideal for couples who want to preserve a working relationship, particularly when co-parenting children.
Learn more about Child Custody and Parenting Plans we can help you finalize through mediation.
Mediation works best when both spouses are willing to communicate and compromise. It is a strong fit for:
If your situation involves high conflict, hidden assets, or safety concerns, mediation may not be the best approach. In those cases, our team will advise you on whether a contested divorce or litigation is more appropriate.
At Setzer Law Firm, we prepare our clients for mediation with the same care and strategy as we would for trial. Our process includes:
We are by your side from start to finish, helping you feel informed and empowered every step of the way.
With over three decades of family law experience, attorneys Jill and John Setzer offer both legal knowledge and real-world insight into the emotional and financial challenges that come with divorce. We’ve helped countless clients throughout Colleyville, Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, Roanoke, and surrounding areas resolve their cases peacefully through mediation and other negotiating strategies. When you work with Setzer Law Firm PLLC, you receive:
The length of divorce mediation depends on the complexity of the issues and the willingness of both parties to compromise. We begin and finalize our mediations in one day removing the necessity for several days or weeks to complete this process. Our success rate in settling mediations in one day is above 98 percent. However, on rare occasion it may take additional meetings to finalize a mediation. At Setzer Law Firm PLLC, we help our clients prepare thoroughly before mediation to keep the process efficient and productive, by explaining the process, going over financials, and custody issues, and discussing the outcomes desired by our clients.
If you and your spouse are unable to reach full agreement during mediation, you still have options. You can finalize the issues you did agree upon and leave the remaining disputes for litigation or additional negotiation. Our role is to help you maximize agreements during mediation and advise you on your best legal strategies if unresolved matters need to move forward through a contested divorce.
Yes, divorce mediation sessions are private and confidential. Discussions, settlement offers, and communications during mediation cannot be used as evidence in court if the case later proceeds to litigation. This confidentiality encourages honest dialogue and helps couples feel safe exploring settlement options without fear of weakening their legal position.
It is highly recommended to have your own attorney even if you are mediating your divorce. A mediator acts as a neutral facilitator and cannot provide legal advice to either party. Having a lawyer ensures that your rights are protected, the agreement is fair, and any final settlement accurately reflects your intentions. At Setzer Law Firm PLLC, we guide clients before, during, and after mediation to ensure they are making informed decisions that protect their future.
Setzer Law Firm PLLC is a Colleyville-based family law firm serving Tarrant and Denton counties. With over 30 years of combined experience, we handle divorce, custody, property division, alimony, paternity, grandparents’ rights, LGBTQ+ family law, and more.
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