Neither mediation nor collaboration is necessarily going to be the best —or worst— choice in all cases. Which approach to use is determined by the unique circumstances of your case and your individual preferences. Here are the most common factors that may influence your choice. To read about the common factors, see here.
For many, the word “divorce” suggests images of angry interactions, family fractures, exorbitant attorney fees, and months if not years of court battles. Sadly, these images are realities for couples involved in divorce litigation. Unlike divorce litigation, divorce mediation is a prototype for positive co-parenting. From the outset professional divorce mediators establish the centrality…