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...
Litigation Alternatives
Divorce mediation is perfect if you are co-parenting
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...
Factors that could jeopardize divorce mediation
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...
Why should divorcing parents consider mediation?
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...
Ensuring divorce litigation alternatives like mediation succeed
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...
What are the alternatives to a traditional court divorce?
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...
What is collaborative divorce and why is it beneficial?
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...
How do you decide between mediation or litigation for a divorce?
Divorces fall primarily into one of two categories. Either you go through an uncontested divorce where you and your spouse agree on everything before involving the courts or you have a contested divorce, where you litigate the major issues and have the courts...
Arbitration can help former spouses who can’t seem to agree
The idea of pursuing a litigation alternative during your divorce is pleasant on the surface. The idea of working together with your ex and getting to maintain control over the terms of your divorce can seem like an ideal solution to a difficult situation and mirrors...
Collaborative divorce is not always the best litigation alternative
In the contemporary world, couples preparing to end a marriage have alternatives to traditional courtroom divorces. Effective litigation alternatives include arbitration, mediation and collaborative law. In this blog post, we will talk about collaborative law, and...