Once mediation is complete, your mediator will write up everything that was agreed upon. You don’t have to worry about taking notes or remembering everything that was agreed to, that is your mediator’s job. It will be typed up into a report called a “Memorandum of Understanding”. We send a copy of it to the… Read More
Category: Mediation
What If My Spouse Pressures Me Into An Agreement in Mediation?
A common concern during divorce mediation is that your spouse will pressure you or make you feel like you have to give in. You always have the power to say NO. Do not agree to anything if it is not what you want. Be open-minded, but don’t give in to something that you know is… Read More
Using the Same Mediator for Different cases
If in the past, you had a great eye doctor, are you going to return to that doctor for heel pain? Of course not, so why would you consider using a business mediator for your divorce? Divorce is a very complex, emotionally charged area and in my opinion, when searching for a mediator, you should… Read More
How Long Does Divorce Mediation Take?
The divorce mediation time line can vary from a few hours to a few months. When people ask how long divorce mediation takes, I tell them as long as you need for it to, so long as it is still productive. There really is no typical but a good starting point is to try a… Read More
How Much Is Divorce Mediation And Who Pays For It?
The cost of mediation is around the same cost per hour as hiring a lawyer, but you are paying one professional for that hour instead of two. For example: your lawyer and your spouse’s lawyer talk for an hour at $300 per hour = $600 total v. one hour of mediation at $300 per hour… Read More
If I Go Through Divorce Mediation, Do I Still Need A Lawyer?
Mediators do not take the place of lawyers and cannot give you legal advice or represent you, even if your mediator is (like myself) a practicing lawyer. At least one lawyer will also be needed to prepare the legal documents and present them to the court for approval. Mediators and Lawyers both want to help… Read More
Can You Do Mediations In Spanish?
Spanish language mediations can be done in either Schaumburg or in Itasca (or via Zoom during the COVID-19 Pandemic), if you are looking for a spanish speaking mediator in the Chicago area. I grew up in a bilingual household and still speak both languages at home, so here is what you will get at O’Connor… Read More
My Divorce Is In Rolling Meadows And I Want To Mediate- Can You Help Me?
Yes! I can help you mediate your Rolling Meadows courthouse divorce. As you have probably seen by now, divorce sometimes takes a while and can be emotionally and financially draining. The process moves forward as you and your spouse are hopefully moving towards getting the case resolved. If those required court appearances (“status dates”) are… Read More
Spanish Mediation- Can You Do It?
Si! Yes, I offer mediations in Spanish at both my Schaumburg Illinois office and my Itasca office, or via Zoom during the COVID 19 pandemic.. Whether your conflict is in Chicago or the outlying suburbs, mediation can be done at either location in Spanish or in English. Don’t worry, this does not mean that we… Read More
If You Mediate My Divorce, Can’t You Just File In Court For Us Since You Are Also A Lawyer?
No. If I am acting as a mediator for you and your spouse, I cannot also act as a lawyer. I believe it to be a huge but indirect advantage in mediation that I am also an Illinois divorce lawyer. That being said, however, it would be wrong to give legal advice in mediation sessions…. Read More