How Long Does Mediation Take? | Friendship Heights Attorney

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The length of time that mediation takes, like many other aspects of your case, depends on how complicated the issues are and how quickly you and your spouse can come to an agreement on those issues. A completely successful mediation aims for a negotiated, signed agreement by the end.

While it’s rare, sometimes mediation can be completed in just a few hours. However, mediators are focused on helping both parties reach a final settlement, and they are motivated to facilitate this process. In some cases, mediations can last up to 15, 16, or even 18 hours in a single day, or they may stretch over several days if an agreement can’t be reached in the first session.

So, the duration of mediation really varies depending on the complexity of the issues involved.