The Benefits Of Mediation For Family Law

Mediation works best when both parties have equal bargaining powers and equal degrees of sophistication in understanding their financial situation. In such a case, mediation is definitely the preferred route because it allows the parties to craft their own agreement. The parties are permitted to explore the issues that might create difficulty both at the [...]

Collaborative Law And Its Use In Family Law

Collaborative family law is a less adversarial process than going to court. The lawyers who represent their clients have special qualifications in collaborative law. Both parties agree that they will use this process in good faith and be honest in bringing information to the table. If an agreement cannot be made, the parties cannot keep [...]

The Benefits Of Mediation And Arbitration In Family Law

The first benefits of mediation are that it takes less time and is less expensive. If the participants are willing to participate whole-heartedly in the process and there are not a lot of financial issues, some mediations can be completed in a day. This provides a great cost saving to the couple. Mediation is also [...]

Mediation And its Use In Family Law.

Mediation is a process whereby the two parties retain an impartial third party to help them resolve their matters without going to court. It is voluntary and people participate of their own free will. If they reach an agreement, the mediator draws up a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines all the terms of the agreement. [...]

The Mediation/Arbitration Option In Family Law

Mediation/arbitration is a combination of both conflict resolution methods. In this process the parties agree to work toward a voluntary agreement through mediations. However, either party may also decide to end the mediation at any time if the mediation is not productive. The mediator/arbitrator has the authority to decide when the mediation is over and [...]

Arbitration And Its Use In Family Law

The major difference between arbitration and mediation is that the third party adjudicator makes a binding decision for the two parties involved. Unlike mediators who advise and try to facilitate a mutual agreement between the two parties, the arbitrator will listen to both parties and make a final decision. Arbitration it is like a private [...]