by admin on December 28, 2009
Collaborative divorce in Arizona is a more peaceful method of resolving your divorce (and other family law matters). In collaborative divorce, the parties agreed to forgo litigation and the acrimony that comes with it. Both parties still have attorneys, but they are attorneys who are trained in the collaborative practice who work with other team [...]
by admin on December 22, 2009
There are options other than slugging it out in court if you are getting a divorce in Arizona. Some other options include Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. This article will only focus on the Collaborative option for getting divorced. With Collaborative Divorce, the main focus is to settle all issue of a divorce (such as custody, [...]
by admin on December 21, 2009
Arizona Mediation – An Alternative To Litigating Your Divorce
Everyone has heard about the nightmares associated with divorce litigation:
huge attorney and expert fees, aggressive letters from the opposing attorney, and endless requests for documents and information about your private life that you must provide. At the end of it all, usually one or both parties are [...]
by admin on December 11, 2009
Mediation and arbitration are both methods to resolve disputes out of court. However, the similarities end there. In arbitration, the proceeding is governed by an arbitrator who hears testimony and otherwise reviews evidence, like a trial. The arbitrator then makes a decision as to which party prevails.
By contrast, in mediation, a mediator oversees the process, [...]
by admin on December 9, 2009
In Arizona, mediation is not a regulated field. Someone who cannot even spell “mediation” can hang out a shingle and begin soliciting business. Therefore, consumers need to beware. As with any other field, both training and experience are important. If you are looking for a mediator in Arizona, you want to make sure that your [...]
by admin on December 8, 2009
In this economy, few Arizona businesses can afford the high cost of litigation. It is generally quite expensive to hire attorney in Phoenix. Further, a lost lawsuit can result in a big judgment against a business. The person or entity that sued your company can take steps to collect that judgment. Litigation also taxes your [...]