People contemplating marriage have increasingly sought out mediators to assist them in creating a Premarital Agreement. The same principles behind divorce mediation that encourages respectful outcomes, such as neutrality, open communication, and mutual understanding, can also guide couples as they plan for marriage. Traditionally, folks contemplating marriage would each hire their own lawyer, and participate in what could have become a hostile and positional process, which left a bad taste in both parties’ mouths. Simply put, that is no way to begin a marital partnership.
Alternatively, people have begun, more and more, reaching out to mediators, who represent neither party, but are trained to work with both parties in arriving at an agreement through a peaceful, respectful and mutually rewarding process. In doing so, the process itself is not poisoning the result. Rather, through mediation, people can arrive at an agreement which meets the needs of both parties and serves as a springboard to a successful marriage and partnership.
It’s never easy to discuss a premarital agreement on the heels of the joy of a wedding day. However, if done in the right atmosphere of respect, love and consideration for the other party, the process can be one where the parties grow and learn from each other.
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