When a marriage ends, many people think that hiring a divorce lawyer is the only way to go. While it’s true that hiring a lawyer is a common practice, there is another way. The state of Arizona allows couples to use mediators to help them through the often painful process of divorce. When considering whether…
When a marriage ends in divorce, people often wonder if there are ways to get a divorce without having to appear in court and a Judge. In the state of Arizona, the answer is, yes – divorce mediation and document preparation. By using these methods, it is possible get a divorce without stepping foot within…
Typically there are numerous things that need to be divided as part of the divorce process. However, deciding custody of minor children is arguably the most difficult. Going through a divorce when minor children are involved is not easy, and children are likely to be negatively affected In many cases, it can be better to…
The breakup of a marriage is stressful. Everyone’s emotions are in turmoil. Some spouses feel angry. Others feel aggrieved and bitter. Still others feel betrayed and fearful of what the future may bring. Children often think they were somehow to blame, resulting in guilty feelings. The longer a divorce takes, the more likelihood that such…
Divorce is an unhappy time for everyone. Emotions are running high and disagreement seems to be the order of the day. There are many issues: the kids, the house, the cars, the furniture, the personal property. There are many questions: Where will the kids live? Who’s going to get what? How much is this going…
We’ve all heard the divorce horror stories and seen depictions on TV and in the movies. The spouses hate each other. Each hires a lawyer. The lawyers argue with each other. Each side tries to overpower and out-maneuver the other. The kids suffer from the parents’ antagonism and are caught in the middle. The hostility,…
Cost Savings of Mediation Significant Compared to Divorce Divorce is rarely a pleasant experience for any of the people involved, no matter how many legal contracts are in place to smooth the process. Many couples hope to thwart disaster with a prenuptial agreement, postnuptial agreement or legal separation agreement, and those can certainly help. But…
Many couples considering divorce choose mediation instead. The primary goal for a mediator is assisting both parties to reach a mutually satisfying agreement. The mediation specialist meets individually with each person and as a couple to develop a clear understanding of what both sides expect from the process. The documents they help create are tailored…
Mediation is one of the most popular techniques for negotiating a divorce settlement. A professional mediator meets with both you and your spouse over multiple sessions to discuss and resolve difficult issues surrounding your divorce. The mediator serves as a facilitator to help both of you determine the best possible solutions. However, the mediator guides…
Why Divorce Mediation is more effective with your time and money Most people are familiar in one way or another with how messy a court divorce can be. Considering this, couples have sought out alternative methods for divorcing, and divorce mediation has grown in popularity. In fact, its various attributes make it a more effective…
How Professional Mediators Can Speed Up Your Divorce Divorce is a sad, emotional time, but it can be less painful and stressful with the help of professional mediators. Mediators help reduce the time it takes to complete the divorce process and handle frustrating details that would otherwise cause you anxiety. To fully recover from a…
How Mediation Can Be a Faster Solution for Divorce Divorce is an emotional time for the two spouses as well as any children they might have together. It is not unheard of for some divorces to be tied up in the court system for two or three years. This is a long time to wait…
