Mediated divorces have long been growing in popularity -- for good reason. A mediated split has the potential of reducing the overall cost of a divorce and creating workable solutions to sticking points that might otherwise lead to litigation. But mediation has...
Colorado Mediation Law Blog
Once mediation is over: The next steps
Mediation can help couples negotiate a gentler, more equitable end to their marriage -- which is one of the many advantages it has over traditional litigation. But what happens when mediation is over? Here are some of the next steps couples should take after mediation...
What you can do during custody mediation
Whether a couple is entering custody mediation at the request of a judge or on their own initiative, both parties should go into the process prepared to ask -- and answer -- as many questions as possible. Doing so helps both sides better understand what the other...
How likely are you to break-up with your partner or spouse?
If you’re in a same-sex relationship, you probably cheered the 2015 Supreme Court decision that ended marriage inequality throughout the nation -- with good reason! Unfortunately, no union is ever guaranteed to last, no matter what the genders of the couple involved....
5 tips for a successful mediation
Matters related to divorce, child custody and other family law issues hit close to home. People are bound to have conflicts during this highly emotional time, yet, not everyone knows how to deal with conflict. Conflicts can raise emotions and lead to unsuccessful...
Divorce court is public: Mediation helps keep divorce private
Divorce proceedings are usually public. After all, Coloradans have a right to know what our courts are doing in our name. But until they realize this, most people do not think about how important privacy and confidentiality are to them during a divorce. There are very...
Colorado courts officially approve of mediated divorces
Some people still imagine divorces as nasty TV courtroom dramas fought in front of a judge looking down on everyone with gavel in hand. They show families torn apart, but the judge’s decision looks final. Today’s reality is usually quite different. Like many states,...
Child custody mediation as a healthy alternative to litigation
Child custody disputes can be drawn-out and exhausting experiences and can be expensive to litigate. In addition to being costly financially, the adversarial nature creates animosity between parents that can have long-term consequences. The good news is that it does...
The practice of divorce mediation
Divorce is never easy, but there’s no reason to make it even more difficult by taking it to court. For those Colorado couples who want a less confrontational way to dissolve their marriage, divorce mediation may be the right decision. Mediation is an alternative to...
Finding satisfaction in divorce can rest on picking the process
You and your partner have decided to go your separate ways, but the last thing you want is an ongoing court battle. Litigation can leave you with a bad taste in your mouth, but mediation could offer some sweet relief. Mediation has been shown to leave participants...