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Last Updated: Jul 10th, 2006 - 16:19:20 |
focuses attention on the children and in doing what is best for the children
minimizes the harmful effects of divorce and separation on children
courts deal with custody and access; mediators deal with parenting plans; parenting is a lifelong commitment that transcends court orders; children need both parents
agreements reached through mediation can take into account the personal needs of children in much more detail than other kinds of agreements
may involve children when their input is appropriate and helpful
children of parents who mediate adjust better to their parent's divorce than do children of parents who simply go through the Settlement Meeting or litigation process; the children are happier, more secure, more reassured, and less distressed
presents a co-operative model for addressing future changes in the lives of the children
establishes a sound foundation for post-separation parenting arrangements
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