Divorce review counsel for a Connecticut divorce usually become involved as part of mediation. In fact, a growing number of divorcing couples are opting for divorce mediation as a way of resolving their disputes. Mediation is often much less adversarial and therefore usually more cost effective. However, the mediation process does not necessarily eliminate the…
Review counsel in a Connecticut divorce has become more prevalent as a growing number of divorcing couples are opting for divorce mediation as a way of resolving their disputes. Mediation is often much less adversarial and therefore usually more cost effective. However, the mediation process does not necessarily eliminate the need for the parties to…
What is the difference between the two? Litigation is rights based. What am I entitled to? In litigation, you must factor in how much it would cost to get what you believe you are entitled to. This not only includes the financial costs of litigation (i.e. attorney fees, expert witnesses etc) but also the emotional…
Connecticut Divorce Arbitration is an example of Alternative Dispute Resolution in that the contested issues are resolved outside of court. However, it differs from mediation. I think it is easiest to think of mediation as a facilitated settlement process and arbitration as a quicker and potentially less expensive quasi-trial. Mediation is a process where the…
Divorce mediation is a process in which a divorcing couple attempts to resolve their outstanding issues with the assistance of a neutral third party (divorce mediator). A divorce mediator is typically an attorney with a family law background and training in dispute resolution. Divorce mediation may or not be appropriate for your case. The advantages…
I get a few phone calls a month from prospective clients about collaborative divorce. What is it? Is it the same as divorce mediation? Do I have to go to court if I do collaborative divorce or mediation? Collaborative divorce is similar to mediation in that both processes are designed to be less adversarial than…