

Divorce Mediation for Couples with a Special Needs Child
In addition, parents may not agree on what the child needs. But almost certainly, the financial and emotional strain of a protracted legal battle is not the answer. The truth is that mediated divorce is the best way to ensure a healthy and happy future for a special needs child. When divorcing parents agree to use a child-focused divorce mediation process, real progress and tenable agreements can be made.
Focusing on the short- and medium-term
A divorce mediator with special needs experience will ensure that the mediation process includes significant focus on the medical, educational, social and emotional well-being of the child. This includes both short- and long-term living arrangements as well as financial planning to ensure future care. When appropriate, the mediator will place particular focus on creating an agreement as to how different types of medical decisions will be made.
Making plans for the long-term
Some special needs children will need care and support throughout adulthood, and the mediation process can lay the foundation for that. Divorcing parents of children with severe disabilities may need to plan for their child to have housing, social security benefits, and ongoing care, even beyond the lifetime of the parents. While traditional divorce agreements frequently do not address these issues, a mediated divorce agreement can create a framework plan to ensure that both parents are working towards these important goals.


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