Mediation and Collaborative Law

Not all divorces need to be contentious court battles. Mediation and collaborative law offer alternatives to traditional litigation that can save time, money, and emotional stress.

Mediation

In mediation, a neutral third party helps you and your spouse negotiate agreements on custody, support, and property division. Mediation can be particularly effective for couples who are committed to working together to resolve their differences.

Collaborative Law

Collaborative law is a process where both parties and their attorneys commit to resolving all issues without going to court. If the collaborative process fails, both attorneys must withdraw and new counsel must be retained for litigation.

Benefits of mediation and collaborative law include:

• Lower costs than traditional litigation
• Faster resolution
• More control over outcomes
• Less adversarial process
• Better for co-parenting relationships
• Private and confidential