Divorce mediation offers several advantages over traditional litigation. It typically costs less, does not take as long and gives you control over the process. The settlement does not become binding until you and your former spouse both sign it. Nevertheless, there is...
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Can mediation help with parental alienation?
Parental alienation, where one parent tries to turn the kids against the other parent, is often heartbreaking. According to Psychology Today, it also can be a form of emotional or psychological child abuse. As such, you should not stand idly by while your soon-to-be...
Using a forensic accountant during a collaborative divorce
Even if you try for a collaborative divorce, you might still want to consider hiring a forensic accountant. This is particularly true if you have a lot of assets in common. It is not a lack of trust, but with a high asset divorce, there may be assets hiding that both...
How can divorcing couples make the most of mediation?
Rather than go to court, you and your soon-to-be-former spouse want to mediate your divorce. You know the alternative dispute resolution method offers benefits, but how do you maximize them? American Bar Association provides insights for making the most of divorce...
What should you look for in a mediator?
Once you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, you may pursue mediation. When mediation works well, it provides a neutral environment for you and your spouse to discuss your affairs. Because you usually work closely with your mediator, you should carefully...
Mediation and collaboration: resolving your divorce out of court
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you know it is time to move on with your separate lives. Unfortunately, divorce litigation is by nature antagonistic, pitting one spouse against another in a drawn-out process that can be invasive, time-consuming and...
What are the rules of divorce mediation?
Deciding to use mediation for your divorce can save you time and money. However, you need to make sure that you understand how the process works before you start. According to the California Courts, mediation involves a neutral third-party who will assist you and...
A closer look at the role of a divorce mediator
Many people might not be aware that divorcing couples can work out the end of their marriages outside of a courtroom. Some couples pull off an amicable divorce by going to mediation. Since mediators are less familiar to the public than judges, it may help to learn in...
What to expect during divorce mediation
California encourages divorcing couples to settle out of court, often with the help of mediation. During this process, you and your attorney will negotiate with your spouse and his or her attorney, with moderation and insight from a professional mediator. Learn...
Should I choose mediation for my divorce?
You have probably heard dozens of horror stories about divorce. Friends may have spent months arguing over custody and property division, perhaps even battling in court. Your divorce does not need to be like that. You can avoid the acrimony and the courtroom. You may...