So while «relaxed» may not be quite the way they would describe this first step, potential clients who arrive for their initial, 30 - 45 minute consultation are able to hear and absorb information
about the divorce mediation process without any strings attached.
To understand why one person can not be both your divorce mediator AND your lawyer (and why you should run away from anyone who tells you that s / he can do both jobs for you) you need to understand a little
bit about the divorce mediation process.
Last we have those who have educated
themselves about the divorce mediation process and understand that divorce mediation is a true collaborative divorce process in which both parties work together to come to an agreement that works for each of them and their children, when applicable.