Mediation ResourcesSame-Sex Divorce Mediation
Although divorce is usually sad, with mediation it isn’t financially and emotionally devastating.
Although divorce is usually sad, with mediation it isn’t financially and emotionally devastating.
Same-Sex Divorce Mediation FAQs
Q: How can I get my questions answered?
During your free consultation, our Mediator will answer your questions and explain how our time-tested mediation and court document preparation services work.
Q: How much do your services cost?
Every situation is different. That’s why our Mediator will give you a written cost estimate after learning about your particular situation and determining which of our Low Cost programs best serves your needs.
Q: Can I come to the consultation alone?
It’s usually best for both you and your spouse to get information about our services at the same time.
Q: What happens at a free consultation?
Our mediator will answer your questions, make sure he understands your situation, and because everyone’s circumstances are different give you a written time and cost estimate.
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Q: Can we still mediate if one of us has already filed for divorce or legal separation, and/or retained an attorney?
Yes, it never too late to avoid the hostility, stress, and substantial cost involved in using separate adversarial lawyers and court system.
Q: What if one of us doesn’t live in Arizona?
Not a problem. Under Arizona law, only one spouse must have resided here for 90 days or more, and we can mediate your situation by email, teleconference, and/or videoconference.
Q: What if one or both of us wants help from an independent attorney?
With us, employing an independent attorney is an option but not a requirement. In fact, we provide all of our clients with a list of attorneys who are expert in divorce matters, do not charge any upfront retainer fees, and act as consultants rather than combatants.
Same-Sex Divorce Mediation
Today same-sex married couples have the same legal rights and responsibilities as heterosexual couples. This means that Arizona’s community property laws apply to same-sex divorce – for dividing property, allocating responsibility for debts, devising a parenting plan for minor children, and determining any spousal maintenance (“alimony”) support and/or child support amounts.
Once the decision to divorce has been made, same-sex couples must decide how to go about it. Do they hire separate lawyers? Can they afford the substantial fees charged by lawyers? Do they have the fortitude to battle things out for months if not years? Can they cope with the hostility and stress generated by adversarial court-based tactics and procedures? If there are any minor children, what way to divorce is in their best interest?
Why Choose Us
See how our divorce mediation process infused with law and psychology saves you time, money, and stress.
Cost & Time Effective
Our services cost a small fraction of using lawyers regardless your circumstances. And everything will be finalized in much less time than the eight to fifteen months typical when using lawyers in the court-based system.
Private & Personalized
We incorporate everything you decided during mediation in a personalized and legally-binding settlement agreement and all required court documents. You keep control, you won’t surrender it lawyers and a judge, and will never have to go to court.
Reduced Hostility and Stress
We are adept at reducing the anger and sadness that causes the hostility and stress common to divorce. If minor children are involved, reduced parental hostility and stress will save them from the intensified emotions generated by oppositional lawyers.
Is divorce mediation the best way to go about it?
Divorce mediation is a process in which divorcing couples hire a professional and impartial mediator to help them negotiate and communicate effectively, explore different options and alternative for settlement, and understand the legal, financial, tax and other information relevant to their situation. The mediator addresses the divorcing couples’ particular concerns and goals about their property, debts, and any support and parenting matters. Everything in mediation occurs privately, not open to the public as with court-based proceedings.
When the divorcing couple has decided the details of everything, the mediator incorporates these decisions in a personalized and legally-binding settlement agreement and prepares all requited court documents. Couples who mediate their divorce always stay in control instead of surrendering it to lawyers and a judge, and never have to go to court.
Mediation costs a small fraction of the fees charged by lawyers and takes much less time than court-based proceedings. A professional mediator, especially one with backgrounds in law and psychology, helps divorcing couples reduce the anger, sadness and other frequently intense emotions common to divorce. And, if there are minor children, reduced parental hostility and stress boosts their sense of security, safety and stability. Divorce with lawyers, however, will more than likely intensify these emotions.
And so, although divorce is usually sad, with mediation it isn’t financially and emotionally devastating.
Testimonials
Clients love to
work with us
The professionalism, organization, ability to completely explain and make aware of all the options possible were kindly delivered by Oliver. I would not look anywhere else for a better mediator
Judy Barreto
Former Client
Oliver and his staff made this difficult time in our lives so much easier. The approach to divorce was handled with concern for our emotional, as well as financial, well-being. We both came out feeling as though we were treated fairly and given sound advice for going forward.
Tracy R
Former Client
My experience using Out-of-Court-Solutions was extremely positive and I highly recommend their services to anyone facing as difficult a situation as a divorce or separation.
Jenna Marie
Former Client
Out-of-Court Solutions guided us through the difficult process of divorce. Valuable information was provided that enabled us to formulate intelligent decisions.
Sherry Wright
Former Client
Out-of-Court Solutions guided us through the difficult process of divorce. Valuable information was provided that enabled us to formulate intelligent decisions. Both our mediator and his support staff were very supportive when emotions surfaced and due to their calm and professional approach made a tough situation easier to navigate.
Sherry Almond
Former Client
I could not have hoped for a better experience in reaching a settlement. I’m forever grateful for Oliver’s help. He’s the best!
David Rogers
Former Client
Out-of-Court Solutions provided me the information I needed to make all the necessary, and sometimes difficult, decisions during my divorce. They walked me through every aspect of the divorce process and promptly answered all my phone and email inquiries. Their compassion, guidance and knowledge combined with their affordability is why I give them a 5 star recommendation. Thank you Amanda, Cassie and Tamara!
Joanne Gutierrez
Former Client
The team at Out of Court Solutions made a very uncertain and stressful process super easy. The team was responsive, timely, and thorough. I was pleasantly surprised with streamlined the guidance and process was.
Rachael Ohton
Former Client
Out of Court Solutions is everything that it’s name implies-plus a lot more! They bring simple, but thorough processes to what is always a hard and emotional set of decisions. TRUE professionals ! Out of Court Solutions simplifies the divorce process and does it cost effectively.
Allen Lorenzi
Former Client
I’m Barry Brooks and I confess I have not worked with Oliver Ross and his team at Out of Court Solutions. But the reason I’m writing is I have had several of my friends do so and have had terrific resolutions for all parties involved. No hostility often typically found with divorce attorneys. And they feel that they saved themselves a lot of aggravation, time as well as money. Very highly recommended!
Barry Brooks
Former Client