Dawson’s Creek Star Close to Reaching Divorce Settlement

While it seems as if every other week another Hollywood couple files for divorce, most of those couples head straight to divorce court. But one former hit TV star has chosen to settle his divorce through mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution.

"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek has almost reached a divorce settlement with soon-to-be ex-wife Heather McComb. In the settlement agreement, Van Der Beek, who brings home about $35,000 a month, agreed to pay McComb $7,750 a month in spousal support. Van Der Beek will also retain possession of the home he and McComb share in Hollywood, as well as the residuals he makes from his acting career and various other projects.

The couple cited irreconcilable differences as the cause of their divorce. They have no children, so child support and child custody are not issues that need to be addressed.

Planning to File for Divorce? Consider Mediation

If you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce, there are several benefits to settling your divorce through mediation as opposed to litigation. Through mediation, the parties are able to settle their divorce without the fighting and bickering associated with litigation. Furthermore, it usually takes much longer to resolve a divorce through litigation than it does to resolve a divorce through mediation. And the longer it takes to settle a divorce, the more expensive it will ultimately be.

Contact the Law Offices of Michael R. Young today if you're interested in speaking with a Riverside divorce attorney about divorce mediation.