Litigation Alternatives

Divorce mediation is an increasingly common litigation alternative. Divorcing spouses may agree to sit down with a neutral professional to resolve their disagreements. The goal during mediation is effective communication and compromise. By clarifying personal...

Divorce is often a litigated process that plays out in family court. Many spouses want to limit their time in court and choose to seek alternative options. They may try to settle their disputes through mediation or collaborative divorce proceedings. They may attend...

While the divorce process is certainly tough, it does not have to be a protracted winner-takes-all battle. These days, more and more couples are opting for alternatives to litigation. One such alternative is collaborative divorce. Done rights, collaborative divorce...

The harsh reputation of divorce has been somewhat softened in recent years by various alternatives to litigation. Couples are gradually starting to realize that if their marriage is never going to work, then it’s ok to let go. One of the most popular alternatives to a...

How you settle a divorce will likely affect your life as co-parents. If you end things on a bad note, it will probably define future interactions with your ex. Co-parenting when you are not on good terms can be a difficult undertaking.  In addition, the negative vibe...

Divorce has traditionally been viewed as an adversarial process. Fortunately, this perception is gradually starting to be softened, and couples tend to be more willing to consider alternatives to litigation. Mediation is one of these alternatives. However, for...

Any divorcing couple can benefit from choosing mediation instead of litigation. It can make the process more amicable. It makes even more sense to go this route if you have kids. Let’s look at some of the reasons. You still need to see each other When you don’t have...

As you may know, litigation alternatives like mediation and collaborative law are available for divorcing Everett, Washington, residents. These alternatives, especially divorce mediation, appeal to many because they are generally: Faster More affordable Less...

Although no married couple wants to go through a divorce, many end up doing just that. If it’s impossible to work out your differences, you might have no choice. However, instead of going through a Washington court for a traditional divorce, you might want to explore...

If you and your spouse live in Washington and realized your marriage isn’t working, divorce may be your only option. You can avoid a long, tedious time in court if you decide to use collaborative divorce to settle things. You should understand what this is and how the...