Divorce mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Instead of fighting one another in court, spouses sit down to address their disagreements as amicably as possible. They typically each have their own attorneys assisting them and communicate with a neutral...
Going on family vacations is something that people usually look forward to. One of the challenges that comes with going through a divorce is determining how those vacations will be handled with the children after the divorce, particularly since they likely won’t be...
When parents of minor or otherwise dependent children begin thinking about divorce, the issue of parenting time will be handled tends to be front and center. Many worry that disagreements about schedules, holidays and decision-making will automatically lead to court...
Many spouses initially propose to work together throughout their divorces. However, as they attempt to address matters such as parental responsibilities and property division, they may find themselves disagreeing on critical details. In such cases, either spouse...
If you are mediating your divorce, it means you are working together with your spouse to make important decisions. This can help things go more smoothly in the future. One thing you will need to consider is your child custody plan. While doing so, it is important to...
Collaborative divorce requires the commitment of both spouses. They agree to work with one another instead of employing an adversarial approach to divorce proceedings. Successful collaborative divorces result in uncontested filings. However, the intense emotions that...
When you hear the word divorce, you may picture arguments, courtroom battles and long emotional fights. Because of this, some people think that choosing mediation instead of litigation means you simply gave up too soon. In truth, divorce mediation is not about...
When couples in Michigan face divorce or family disputes, privacy is often a big concern. Court filings become public records. Anyone can view them, including neighbors, coworkers and even children later in life. Mediation offers a private path. While state law makes...
Spouses trying to divorce amicably may disagree on certain matters. If they have committed to a collaborative divorce, they need to work to settle those disagreements outside of court to pursue an uncontested divorce. In some cases, issues related to their children...
Divorcing and separating parents may find that they disagree about various parenting matters. If they litigate their disputes, the conflict may worsen their relationship and cause stress for their children. Mediation can be a way to settle disputes while shielding the...
