What are the advantages of using mediation over litigation in a high-net-worth divorce? Read more to find why one could be better than the other.
Mediation Issues
Can a couple choose to focus on particular issues during mediation?
That is entirely up to the parties as to what they want to work out. I usually start with the financial issues and the division of assets and debts, and once trust is starting to develop I move to the custody and support issues. Parties have the option of only addressing one or two issues […]
Can a couple mediate some issues and litigate others in Maryland?
There’s no requirement that a couple has to mediate all the issues, or litigate all the issues in their particular case. A couple may not have any trouble agreeing on the custody arrangement but the financial issues may be hotly contested or vice versa. Each case is different. You never know what is going to […]
Is there always a trial in contested divorce litigation or can you settle out of court?
It is possible to settle out of court after a suit has been initiated. In fact that is most frequently the result of our cases. Only a small percentage of our cases make it to trial. It’s just too costly and oftentimes there isn’t enough to dispute to make litigation worthwhile for both sides, particularly […]
Can a high-conflict divorce still be mediated?
They can, and I try to get couples to sit in the same room because one of the benefits of mediation is the client’s ability to learn to communicate in a healthy manner. If one party is trying to instigate the other party into an argument, I step in and explain that it is not […]
Does every divorce-related issue have to be resolved with Alternative Dispute Resolution?
That is entirely up to the party. They can focus on particular issues at mediation or try to resolve them all in one or several sessions. We frequently mediate custody and child related issues such as child support separate from financial issues like property and alimony, or spousal support. They involve different and sometimes competing […]
Can you describe the mediation and arbitration process?
The mediation process starts with an agreement to mediate. That agreement will set forth the issues to be mediated, the mediator chosen by the parties, the date, time and duration of each of the mediation sessions, the cost of mediation, by whom they’d be paid and what, and if any information or documents will be […]
What is divorce mediation?
Mediation is a form of dispute resolution, a process when two people, or two parties, agree to meet with a neutral person usually an attorney or mediator to address the division of their assets, debts, child custody, spousal support and child support. Sometimes the parties meet with me without counsel and sometimes they meet with […]
How often are arbitration & mediation used as dispute resolution methods?
Ever wonder how often arbitration and mediation are used as dispute resolution methods? Read what family lawyers from Maryland had to say, drawing from their own experiences.
What is the difference between mediation and arbitration in Maryland?
Want to know the difference between mediation and arbitration in Maryland? Read on to learn more, like which might be best suited for you during divorce.
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