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Divorce can be expensive, especially if you and your spouse have negative feelings toward one another. While you’re entitled to hire lawyers to battle it out in court, that can be an expensive and time-consuming proposition. If you and your ex simply want to get it over with in the easiest, fastest and least expensive… Read More »
When you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, you do not necessarily have to go through the traditional courtroom litigation process. In fact, it’s highly advisable to avoid that process if at all possible, as it can get long, drawn out and expensive, not to mention it’s public. Here are a few examples… Read More »
One of the most common reasons why people choose mediation over other alternative dispute resolution methods for divorce is that it is a very efficient process. Mediation takes much less time than a standard litigated divorce, which could stretch on for months or even years depending on the conditions of the case and the personalities… Read More »
Divorce mediation has been rapidly gaining popularity across the nation, to the point where it has begun to replace divorce litigation as the go-to divorce method. But what is it about mediation as a divorce alternative that has made it such a popular choice? Control: You and your spouse maintain control over the outcome of… Read More »
One of the biggest trends in the legal world that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic era was the prevalence of online consultations and legal appointments. It is expected that online legal services are here to stay, long after the COVID era is over. Mediation services also moved to primarily online during the first portion of… Read More »
Of the many benefits to divorce mediation, one of the most notable is the extra privacy it affords divorcing couples. When you go through a standard courtroom divorce, all elements of your case are placed on the public record. Anyone with an interest in learning about your divorce could connect with the court and find… Read More »
If you’ve been married a long time, it can be a bit overwhelming to suddenly find yourself going through a divorce. There is a lot of emotional turmoil that goes with that process, not to mention the financial upheaval associated with it. If you’ve been married for an extended time, you’ve likely significantly commingled your… Read More »
There are a number of benefits associated with using mediation to resolve a child custody case. Mediation gives the parties to the divorce greater control over the parenting plan and the type and amount of custody they get. The process can also help facilitate better communication and teach problem solving strategies that can be helpful… Read More »
You’ve probably heard a variety of statistics about divorce over the years. Perhaps the most disputed statistic is that 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce. But there are plenty of other statistics that are not nearly as controversial that show how valuable divorce mediation can be for resolving divorce issues and helping couples… Read More »
Two alternative options to divorce litigation are mediation and collaboration. But which is the right choice for you? When collaboration makes sense If you have a need or simply a desire to have separate legal representation, collaborative divorce may be a better option. While you can have an attorney advise you in the mediation process,… Read More »