Navigating through a divorce isn’t always going to be simple. Your case may be complex, and you could find that your spouse isn’t as willing to work with you as you’d hoped. If you’re eager to settle your divorce and move on, something you may want to talk about with...
5 benefits of divorce mediation
Did you know that you do not have to take your divorce to court? If you have not heard about mediation, you may want to investigate more. Here are five reasons mediation may be a better way to settle your divorce: Reduces costs: Going to court takes longer, therefore,...
Summer vacation and your child custody schedule
If you decide to use mediation to resolve your child custody situation with your ex, remember that you need to create a plan that works all year around. For you, as an adult, your work schedule may look the same every week of the year, so it’s easy to plan something...
How often is divorce mutual?
The way that divorce is portrayed in the media often makes you think it’s contentious and that only one person really wants to get divorced. You have an angry spouse who files because they’re sick of a poor relationship, for instance, or you have a blindsided spouse...
Mediation myths: Court is better for child custody
Divorce mediation has spawned a number of problematic myths over the years, and it is important for parents not to let these inaccurate accounts change the way that they think about the mediation process. For instance, one common myth is that if you’re dealing with...
Preparing for your Colorado child custody mediation
Child custody mediation is the civil way to address issues surrounding the future of your child in your Colorado divorce. It sets an excellent example for your children too: by watching you mediate, rather than litigate your divorce, they see the power of effective...
Will mediation work if my spouse and I don’t get along?
Mediation gives divorcing couples a chance to settle their issues in a friendlier manner than if they went to court. But as you weigh whether to use a mediator or go through the court system for your divorce, you wonder this: If we don’t get along well enough to stay...
Ways to be prepare for your first divorce mediation
You’re starting mediation next week, and wondering what you can do beforehand to prepare. Here are a few things to think about prior to your first meeting. Make a list Have any questions walking into mediation? Write them down ahead of time. Any concerns? Write those...
The role of communication in mediation
With divorce mediation, the goal is simply to avoid a long, difficult court case. This entire process does not have to be a struggle in which you and your spouse are actively working against one another. Instead, you can adopt a positive mindset in which you both work...
Social media can hurt mediation options
When you’re getting divorced, you might want to try to go through mediation. Mediation gives you a chance to work through your disputes and problems without the publicity of a divorce trial. It’s more private than other options and generally, so long as people agree...