What is the Value of Mediation in Texas Divorce Cases?

Mediation has many benefits in divorce cases, including:

it’s less expensive than using a lawyer to take the same case through the courts
mediation has a high success rate in resolving divorce issues, especially when both spouse are open to compromise and committed to reaching an agreement
mediation is confidential—there’s no public record of what goes on in your sessions (as opposed to a public courtroom where a record of all proceedings is made)
you and your spouse (not a judge) are in control of the decision-making process, and you have more flexibility in arriving at your own solutions
mediation can help improve communication and make future interactions with your spouse easier (especially important if you will have an ongoing relationship because you have children together), and
you can still ask a lawyer for advice if you wish (eg., you can hire a consulting attorney to answer legal questions you may have during the mediation process and review the proposed divorce settlement agreement to make sure your rights are fully protected).