Collaborative Mediation
Resolving Divorce Issues
It is possible for a couple that have decided to divorce to avoid the time-consuming and costly process of divorce litigation (going to court). It is called collaborative divorce. It allows the two parties and their legal representatives (who must be trained in collaborative law) to work out the details of their divorce settlement without leaving such important decisions up to a judge who does not know you or your family situation. If you are interested in learning more about collaborative divorce mediation you should speak to a qualified
Atlanta divorce lawyer at Gordon & Gordon, LLC.
In a collaborative mediation both parties sign an agreement to not litigate as adversaries in divorce court, but to cooperate and work together with the help and advice of their own legal representatives to reach the necessary agreements that must be presented to the court. In addition to their own lawyers, they can also enlist the help and advice of financial planners, family counselors or other advisors to ensure such agreements include financial decisions concerning alimony and
property division as well as
custody,
visitation and
child support payments. Such a cooperative process can result in a much more amicable relationship following the divorce due to the minimal amount of rancor and accusations that often accompany a contested divorce.
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If it proves that the collaborative mediation is unable to reach an acceptable settlement, the parties can start over with new lawyers and try again. Because this process all takes place outside of the courtroom and at the convenience of the two parties it often takes much less time and money to reach an acceptable settlement agreement. While divorce is never a pleasant subject it can be possible to make those decisions that become necessary when ending a marriage in an informed, cooperative environment with the best interests of both parties being both protected and respected. For more information on collaborative mediation call our offices to schedule a free consultation.
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for more information about using collaborative mediation to reach a final divorce settlement without litigation or high court costs.