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Best Mediation

"Divorce Done Differently"

Washington, Ozaukee, Fond Du Lac, Winnebago, Waukesha, and Milwaukee counties.

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About Best Mediation  

Divorce is difficult

  • But the process doesn't always need to be.
  • Mediation is an alternative to the Standard divorce process.
  • Choosing mediation can save money, limit conflict and put you in control of the outcome of your agreements with your spouse.

Attorney John Best has been handling Divorces for over 30 years and handling mediated divorce cases for over 15 years. He is devoted to the mediation process and successfully mediated 100's of cases

There is no divorce that cannot be resolved.

At Best Mediation we believe Divorce can be done differently.

Call to set up a free consultation to see if Mediation can help you at a difficult time.

Call 262-335-2605 or feel free to contact John A. Best to discuss whether mediation is appropriate for your case.
 

Best Mediation--- "Divorce done differently"

See our Mediation FAQ below for answers to basic mediation questions.

Mediation Services

  • A mediator is often a licensed attorney with special training in mediation.
     
  • The mediator has no ties or relationship to any party in the dispute or divorce action.
     
  • Mediation is typically conducted only with the two parties and the mediator.
     
  • It is a means of communication between the parties with an unbiased professional guiding and facilitating the parties to reach agreements in their dispute or pending divorce.
     
  • In most cases what comes out of mediation is positive. Unfortunately not all parties can always come to a mutual agreement and mediation is discontinued.

John A. Best Mediator

John is a certified Mediator and has mediated hundreds of cases involving custody and placement issues in that capacity. He privately mediates cases for any parties willing to try and resolve issues involved in dispute, or a divorce with or without minor children. Mediation can be less stressful and less costly to the parties if they take the process seriously.

Education

Marquette University Law, J. D. 1990
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 

College of St. Thomas, B. A. 1985
St. Paul, Minnesota 

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“The lawyer regulation system is established to carry out the Supreme Court’s constitutional responsibility to supervise the practice of law and protect the public from misconduct by persons practicing law in Wisconsin.”

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FAQ - Is Mediation right for you? Source: nolo.com

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What is Mediation?

Mediation is a private and confidential process in which a trained, impartial and neutral person helps the parties in identifying the issues, and their interests, exploring settlement alternatives, and developing their own mutually acceptable solution. Divorce mediation gives couples the option to plan their futures rationally, and in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect.

How is Mediation different?

Mediation is based on the principle that people are capable of resolving their own disagreements if given the right support. The mediator helps the spouses to communicate and negotiate but doesn't make any decisions for them. The mediator does not judge who is right or who is wrong, but works with parties to help them arrive at a solution to satisfy their interests.

Does the mediator meet with both spouses together or separately?

This is a question that divorcing spouses should address in advance with a potential mediator. In some cases mediators work separately with each spouse, acting as an arbitrator. Other times mediators will shuttle between parties at a joint meeting place. In most cases a meeting where both spouses are present is held and communication is more direct.

How much does mediation cost?

Typically mediations involve an hourly or per-session fee. The number of sessions needed to gather information and negotiate an agreement will vary from couple to couple, so the cost of the mediation will also vary. Mediation, however, will usually be much less costly than litigation.

JOHN A. BEST

Attorney John A. Best is a certified Mediator and has mediated hundreds of cases involving custody and placement issues. Mediation is a voluntary, cooperative, and confidential problem-solving process. Benefits include:

  • Less Time
  • Less Expensive
  • Private and Confidential
  • Collaborative
  • Open Communication
  • Saves Relationships

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