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 […]
Mediation Issues
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.
What is collaborative divorce and how is it different from mediation?
Collaborative law is a process for voluntary dispute resolution in which the parties – the husband and wife – each retain their own attorneys to help resolve their divorce amicably without court intervention. The two attorneys and the parties sign an agreement that they will not litigate while working within the collaborative process. In the […]
If I Feel Intimidated By My Spouse, Will Divorce Mediation Work?
Maybe. A good mediator who is familiar with family law disputes should be prepared for all such scenarios and handle the divorce mediation accordingly. If there is a final restraining order, mediation may not be appropriate; the choice is up to the parties, their attorneys, and the mediator, and should be addressed on a case-by-case […]
How can we recover from my ex’s poor behavior to have a successful divorce mediation?
Poor behavior is the signal that someone feels badly, as divorce mediation is fraught with complex grief issues. One reason for poor behavior is that – although clients realize intellectually that mediation requires empathy and a conciliatory approach – our society still operates aggressively. Many clients come to mediation after long sessions of litigation, and […]
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