DIVORCE MEDIATION

Divorce Mediation provides couples with a safe and neutral forum for resolution of issues and concerns. It is a process whereby couples discuss, negotiate, compromise and hopefully resolve their issues relating to the divorce with a neutral facilitator. The neutral facilitator may be an attorney, a psychologist, social worker, accountant or financial professional. Regardless of the professional designation of the mediator, that person cannot provide legal or financial advice or therapy but rather is hired to assist the parties in facilitating communication, problem solving and in reaching agreement. It is highly advisable for both parties to have their own attorneys and to consult with them as the process is taking place. Both parties may want to consult with additional professionals for their expertise (psychologists, financial planners, etc.)

THE COLLABORATIVE METHOD of divorce offers just that, an effective, dignified and highly strategic solution to one of life’s most complex and emotionally charged situations.
Collaborative divorce is a non-adversarial approach to divorce or divorce without litigation. It is a method in which couples agree, together with their attorneys, to focus their efforts on civilly dissolving their marriage, cooperatively parenting their children and managing and dividing their assets without court intervention. The process stresses cooperation over confrontation and resolution over revenge.

UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
A divorce is uncontested when the partners seeking to terminate their marriage agree on each and every item and issue related to the ending of their marriage. This does not necessarily mean that the divorce is amicable, but merely that all disputes between the parties can be resolved outside of the courtroom.

An attorney is retained in this process to draft and prepare all of the documentation. It is recommended, but not required, that at second attorney be retained for the purpose of reviewing the documents and providing legal advice, as it pertains to the process and documents. An attorney can only represent one individual to a proceeding.