What is divorce mediation?

Mediation is an alternative to the contested divorce process with lawyers in Court. The parties meet with a trained, impartial professional to voluntarily work through disagreements to address all of the family issues that must be resolved to complete the divorce process. The mediator will guide the parties through all of the issues which must be resolved in any divorce: parenting, support, division of property and payment of debts.
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The benefits of a
mediated divorce

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What is collaborative law?

Collaborative Law is a new dispute resolution model that is becoming more popular in Connecticut. Each spouse hires a specially trained collaborative lawyer whose job is to help them settle their divorce case cooperatively without going to court until their agreement is finalized. The parties and lawyers commit to working together respectfully and in good faith to resolve their matter without court intervention. The parties may not go to court, or even threaten to do so, to resolve their disputes. If the Collaborative Process is terminated the lawyers are disqualified from further representing the parties.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• I can't talk to my spouse. Will mediation work?

• I don't want a divorce -- can I prevent it?

• What can I do to make this process easier?

• What issues need to be discussed?

• Why do I need an attorney if I am using a mediator?

• How long will it take until my divorce is final?

• What are the costs of a divorce, aside from mediation and legal fees?

• What about the ninety day wait I heard about?

• What happens after we reach an agreement?