Beware - the attorney that shoots you in the foot during mediation

Mediation is mandatory in divorce cases. More important, mediation is the best chance you have of ending your case early and getting a good amount of what you want. The reality is that 95% of cases settle at mediation or slightly after mediation.

There are some attorneys that do not want your case to settle. They would rather stir up trouble and encourage you to fight on. In the end you will probably get a similar deal. But that similar deal will take an additional year and MANY thousands of dollars.

Attorneys don't always know best. You should take control of your case. If you sense your attorney is not settlement minded, I encourage you to get a new attorney. Because a non-settlement minded attorney is not working in your interest.

***** Just a note - I believe in fighting in the instances it is absolutely necessary for your case. But those cases are 1 in 100. If you have that 1 in 100 - make sure your attorney is prepared to put on a good fight.