Divorce Mediation & Collaborative Divorce

Divorce is difficult, but it doesn't have to be an all-out battle that costs both of you a fortune in lawyers' fees. Mediation and collaborative divorce are two ways divorcing couples can make decisions together about property, support, and child custody without breaking the bank. Learn more about these ways to divorce before going any further.

Divorce mediation is less adversarial and significantly less expensive than a trial, but is it right for your case?

A separation often brings up feelings of anger and resentment, but emotional conflict tends to make divorce more expensive. If you want to avoid a divorce path that involves court hearings, discovery, finger-pointing, and a costly trial, you may benefit from mediation. Continue reading to find out if mediation is right for your divorce case.

Divorce is complicated and emotional, but it doesn't always have to be a fight. Couples often find it beneficial to try mediation to negotiate a settlement before asking the court to decide for them. Continue reading to find out if you think mediation might will work for you.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)—such as mediation and collaborative divorce—has become an increasingly popular means of resolving marital issues. But sometimes, going the traditional divorce route makes more sense.

Lawyers and mediators are great options, but sometimes you may need a mix in order to tackle your divorce.

If you find the right mediator for your family law dispute, you might be able to avoid heading to court.

Learn how much divorce mediation typically costs, and what can make it more or less expensive.

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