On March 27, 2011, someone wrote in to Dear Abby explaining that he wanted to mediate his divorce, and his wife told him if he wanted a divorce, he would need to get a lawyer. Abby, in her infinite wisdom responded: I have seen both kinds of divorces — one in which the warring spouses spent so much money in litigation there was little left for each of them when it was over; and the other, in which the couple agreed their marriage was broken beyond repair and arranged their divorce with as … [Read more...]
What Happens in an Arizona Divorce Mediation: Step By Step (Part One)
February 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
This Article is part of a two part series describing the process when I mediate a divorce matter in Arizona. The process is similar for other mediated family law cases where documents need to be filed with the Court. The filing fees will be different depending on the type of matter. Where filing documents with the Court is unnecessary, only steps 1-3 are utilized. Link to Part 2 1. The process starts when you contact my office to schedule a complimentary consultation. If you and your … [Read more...]
Divorce Arizona – If Mediation Is So Great, Why Doesn’t Everyone In Arizona Use It?
July 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Mediation is effective at resolving disputes quickly, inexpensively and confidentially. Around 90 percent of all people who try mediation end their conflict in mediation. You read that correctly: almost all mediations are successful – no risky and expensive litigation necessary. Then why isn’t everyone using mediation in AZ? First, many people do not even know mediation is an option. Many think the only way to deal with a conflict is to sue or suffer. Further, businesses and … [Read more...]
