Divorce is never easy, especially when it affects your mental health. Traditional divorce proceedings can often feel hostile and overwhelming, adding stress and anxiety. Fortunately, there are alternatives like mediation and collaborative law that can make the process...

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Mediation And Collaborative Law
How mediation can lead to a better co-parenting arrangement
Mediation offers divorcing parents a structured and collaborative way to develop co-parenting arrangements. It focuses on creating solutions that prioritize the well-being of children while reducing conflict between parents. This approach can help parents build a...
How can virtual mediation save divorcing couples time and money?
Virtual mediation has become a popular option for divorcing couples. This process offers a way to resolve conflicts without the need for in-person meetings. It provides a number of benefits that help reduce stress during an already challenging time. Convenience and...
Why mediation is effective even in a contentious divorce
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process. When couples decide to separate, conflicts often arise. Even in contentious divorces, mediation can offer an effective solution. Mediation helps both parties reach an agreement without the stress of going to court....
When mediation is helpful in a divorce
Divorce can be a bumpy process. However, mediation can offer a smoother path to resolution in many situations. It offers a chance for parents to talk about creative solutions, unique to their family, outside of the courtroom. There are many topics that can be...
Issues you can discuss during divorce mediation in North Dakota
Divorce can be a challenging time. Finding ways to resolve conflicts amicably is helpful. In North Dakota, divorce mediation offers couples an opportunity to address various key issues. Division of assets and debts Couples can discuss how to fairly divide their...
Differences between collaborative and traditional divorce
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process that can unfold in different ways. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the United States had 6.0 marriages per 1,000 people and 2.5 divorces per 1,000 people. It is possible that some of...
Does a collaborative divorce save money?
Not every North Dakota divorce has to end with a long, contentious courtroom battle. On the contrary, a growing number of former couples are deciding to end their marriages using alternatives to divorce litigation, such as mediation or collaborative divorce. These...
Is divorce mediation better for your kids than litigation?
Hollywood has made a fortune with movies that show all-out divorce battles. Meanwhile, many celebrities go through months-long fights to end their marriages, making it natural for everyday Americans to think protracted litigation is the only way to divorce a spouse....
How may couples divide their property through mediation?
States with equitable distribution laws such as North Dakota require divorcing couples to divide their marital property fairly. During a traditional court procedure, a judge may sign off on a divorce decree after two attorneys show the parties reached an agreement on...