To many people, the word divorce immediately conjures litigation. They think of spouses arguing in court and waiting for a judge to decide how to split their property and time with their children. While litigated divorce is an option for those ending their marriage,...
Divorce Mediation
Divorce litigation could more than quintuple your divorce costs
When you file for divorce, one decision will arguably have the strongest impact on how much you pay. You have to choose whether to file for an uncontested divorce or to file a litigated or contested divorce. As you might imagine, an uncontested divorce means that you...
Why mediation can be a good choice for divorcing spouses with considerable assets
Divorce is never easy for anyone to go through. It's even more challenging for people with extensive and diverse assets and for high-profile individuals. There are unique considerations that you'll need to take into account when deciding whether to resolve your...
Want to be effective at your divorce mediation session? Read this first
It’s been said before, but it bears repeating: Marriage is about love, but divorce is all business. Knowing that the business of divorce is rarely simple or straightforward, you’ve opted to sit down at the mediation table with your spouse to try to hammer out an...
Why should I go through meditation at divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a highly stressful time. It can mean that there is a huge amount of conflict in your household, leading both you and your divorcing spouse to potentially suffer from chronic stress. As tensions rise, it can be difficult for you both to...
Can you have a peaceful divorce?
Many people assume that splitting up is going to be rough, especially after a lengthy marriage. Even when there are considerable assets and children involved, it’s possible to have a peaceful divorce. The key to making this happen is that you and your spouse have to...
How should I prepare for child custody mediation?
Mediation can be a great way to settle child custody. For it to work, you need to be prepared. These are some things to consider. Know the boundaries There is little point in entering mediation with unrealistic expectations. An attorney can help you understand the...
When mediation fails, you may need to go to court
You and your spouse have your differences. As you’ve started talking about a divorce, you’ve realized that there are a few different issues between you that are not going to be easy to resolve. Now, your goal is to go through mediation and work out your differences,...
Divorce mediation may make the process easier
People who are going through a divorce might be braced for a contentious series of events, but this isn’t the way it always happens. It’s possible that you may be able to go through mediation to come up with a mutually agreeable settlement. When you go through...