Whether you are just starting to consider getting a divorce or adjusting an agreement after many years apart, by using a negotiator, you can be confident that your children’s best interest will be taken into account during the divorce settlement, custody arrangements, and any child support agreements. Mediators are licensed professionals, trained to reduce conflict…
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Even under the “best” circumstances, divorces are stressful. In some cases, working through lawyers on a divorce may make you feel like you are losing control over decision-making, which can add to your stress. Whether you acquiesce on issues because your lawyer convinces you it’s the best option you have or you give in as…
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Going through a divorce can be somewhat stressful. The process of litigation can sometimes exacerbate the stress and worry involved. Mediation can be a preferable alternative to protracted legal proceedings with lawyers. Here are five reasons why you should consider working with a mediator instead of lawyers. 1. Choose an Affordable Solution Lawyers tend to…
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1. Reduced Hostility Because a mediator represents both parties, it eliminates the inherent conflict created when opposing lawyers are fighting on opposite sides. In addition, mediators have training in not only law but in psychology as well. Part of this preparation is to identify areas of potential conflict at the beginning of the process and…
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A divorce is never easy, but if you and your spouse choose to go the mediation route, instead of through the courts, the process can be easier on the family. There are three main reasons for this is that mediation is designed to reduce conflict between the parties, and it is also typically a speedier…
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Custody provisions as part of a divorce settlement include both child support payments and time-sharing agreements. If the children involved are younger at the time of the divorce, the arrangements will need to be revisited as the children grow up. Using a mediator to settle child custody disputes can be beneficial to helping your children…
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Taking someone to court to settle a grievance can be a lengthy, emotional, and expensive process. Before going the traditional litigation route, consider engaging mediators to help prepare your separation agreement or amend your child custody provisions – whether child support amounts and time-sharing arrangements. Using a mediator will save money on, decrease time spent…
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Communication is a vital component of the mediation process. The divorcing parties must talk to each other and with the mediator. One of the most important subjects to cover during mediation is the underlying reason for the divorce. Unfortunately, addictive behavior in a spouse can be one of the main reasons a person seeks a…
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Divorces are often messy and emotional. Many people who experience divorce describe it as the worst time of their life. Part of the reason divorce evokes such negative emotions is because divorce attorneys are incentivized to find points of conflict and encourage emotional people to make huge life decisions in the midst of highly stressful…
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Anyone who has been through a divorce knows how expensive they can be. Unfortunately, second marriages have an even higher divorce rate than first divorces. One divorce is expensive enough, let alone two. What if there was a solution that could both help to reduce the cost of divorce as well as potentially expedite the…
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No one gets married believing they will get divorced. As a result, the death of a marriage, like any other death, comes complete with the five stages of grief. Every member of a family involved in a divorce will pass through the stages at a different pace. Whether parent or child, you are going to…
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Divorce doesn’t have to be nasty and drawn out. Many people are fully capable of coming to an agreement on what is best for them and their shared children without trials and lengthy processes. If you are more interested in mediating than litigating, here are three benefits to consider: 1. Agree To Keep Matters Out…
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Marriage isn’t for everyone, and whether you’re separating from the parent of your children or in a committed relationship with a partner but you decide not to get married, it’s important to understand how not being married to your children’s parent can affect your lives. If you’re the parent of a child, or considering having…
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In Arizona, you can file a petition to change the amount you are currently receiving or paying in child support. If it is filed before three years have elapsed since the last child support order was established, you must provide evidence demonstrating that a substantial and continuing change has occurred in the needs of the…
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Collaborative divorces are a relatively new term injected into the world of family law. While the practice has been in place for awhile, the movement is just now gaining more traction. If you haven’t heard of collaborative divorce or if you just now getting familiar with it and have questions, we have combined some frequently…
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Mediation is a way to resolve conflict. In the legal arena, mediation is most often used in divorces, but it actually has many benefits outside the marital separation process. Mediation offers more flexibility than the courts can. The mediator facilitates communication between the parties to reach an agreeable solution. This allows the parties involved to…
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Custody agreements often need to change with the ever-changing needs of the child and family. Ideally, both parents would agree on the arrangements, but in reality that rarely happens. Going through the courts to resolve a dispute can be costly and time-consuming. Sometimes, finding a solution involves getting the parties together to discuss the logistics….
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Deciding to divorce or separate is a painful decision to have to make. This time of change in your life can be devastating, overwhelming and hugely disrupting. The process can become more fraught and heartbreaking when children are involved. While deciding to separate is not simple, choosing the best method to navigate and finalize your…
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There are many reasons why separating couples choose divorce mediation over hiring attorneys and navigating the court system. If you find yourself going through this often painful life experience, you owe it to yourself and your family to explore all your options before divorce proceedings begin. Choosing the right method for finalizing your separation can…
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