Mediation Services For Family Law Matters
Last updated on April 7, 2025
When family relationships change, finding peaceful solutions benefits everyone involved, especially children. Mediation offers a constructive alternative to contentious courtroom battles, allowing Plymouth families to maintain control over decisions that will affect their lives for years to come.
I am family law attorney Sarah Dinsmore Riggs. At the Law Office of Sarah Dinsmore Riggs, PLLC, in Plymouth, I guide Michigan families through the mediation process for divorce, child custody and other family law matters. My role is to help you understand the process, explore your options and reach agreements that protect your interests and those of your children.
Benefits Of Family Law Mediation
Mediation offers numerous advantages over traditional courtroom litigation for resolving family disputes. These benefits make mediation particularly valuable in Plymouth, where preserving community relationships often matters.
- Greater control over outcomes, allowing you to craft solutions specific to your family’s unique needs
- Reduced costs compared to litigation, often saving thousands in legal fees
- Faster resolution of issues, potentially concluding in weeks rather than months or years
- Less emotional stress and conflict, preserving important relationships, especially when children are involved
- Confidential process, keeping sensitive family matters private, unlike public court proceedings
- Higher compliance rates with agreements, as parties who help create solutions are more likely to honor them
Many Plymouth families find that mediation provides a more dignified path through difficult transitions while maintaining focus on what matters most.
How I Can Help You Through The Mediation Process
As an experienced family law attorney, I can serve various roles in your mediation process to support your specific needs and goals.
I can represent you as your lawyer during mediation, offering guidance while working toward an agreement. For couples seeking a completely collaborative approach, I can serve as a neutral mediator, facilitating productive discussions and helping both parties find common ground.
Whether you choose mediation from the beginning or decide to try it after litigation has begun, I provide the guidance needed to navigate this process successfully. I help prepare you for mediation sessions, assist in gathering necessary information and make sure any agreements reached are legally sound and protect your rights.
Schedule A Consultation About Family Law Mediation
If you are considering mediation for your divorce, custody matter or other family law issues in Plymouth or surrounding areas, contact me to discuss how this approach might benefit your situation. Call me at 734-335-8949 or reach out online to arrange a free initial consultation.