Typically, when parties are with me, they understand that they’re negotiating a settlement in their divorce matter. But with our new collaborative agenda these days, a lot of times we don’t like to file for divorce at first. We’d rather just sit down and have meetings and mediation before any paperwork is filed. That may […]
Divorce Mediation
What is the difference between divorce mediation and divorce arbitration?
The main difference is that in divorce mediation you get to choose the outcome. If you don’t agree that this is the solution that I want to agree to for my parenting plan or my spousal support, then you can leave. You can get up and leave, and you can say, “I don’t want to […]
WATCH: What is the difference between a litigated divorce and a mediated divorce?
Read the transcript of this video below. Litigation is a process wherein both parties, husband and wife, each hire their own attorneys to represent their separate interests in Court. If the parties cannot come to their own agreement regarding how to divide their property, agree on a parenting plan for their children and plan […]
WATCH: What are the benefits of using Mediation to get divorced?
Read the transcript of this video below. Mediation is a process that allows a married couple to make their own decisions regarding all the issues involved in a divorce, including how to divide their assets and debts, parenting responsibilities and financial responsibilities in the future. I think letting the couple be in charge of […]
Is there a difference between court-ordered divorce mediation and private divorce mediation?
In January in Oregon, we got a new rule in one of our counties, Multnomah County, where all the parties must use some sort of ADR, which stands for alternative dispute resolution, which equals mediation. I can see that becoming a state-wide thing that happens. Also, I’m licensed in the State of Washington. There are […]
How many mediation sessions does it typically take to resolve all issues?
How many mediation sessions does it typically take to resolve all issues so that the couple can finalize their divorce agreement?
Does a couple have to resolve all of their divorce-related issues during mediation?
Does a couple have to resolve all of their divorce related issues during mediation or can they choose to focus on only particular issues?
Is it possible to achieve resolution via mediation for a really high-conflict couple?
I have been doing this for over 20 years, and I feel like I’m a pretty good judge of how easy or difficult a case may be. Sometimes, the cases that I think will be the easiest turn out to be very difficult. Oppositely, the ones I think are very high conflict resolve very simply. […]
What is divorce mediation and why should a divorcing couple consider it?
Divorce mediation is organized negotiation with a neutral third party, but there are a lot of really great reasons Clients should consider it. It is a very peaceful way to resolve a difficult time and the issues that are involved in divorce. It can be an economical way to do that as well because you’re […]
Podcast: Oregon Family Lawyer Laura Schantz on Divorce Mediation
Oregon family lawyer Laura Schantz discusses various aspects of divorce mediation and issues that may arise during the process.
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