Posts by Hugh O'Donnell
Collaborative Divorce: Advantages Of This Process
Collaborative divorce is an alternative dispute resolution process and there are many advantages for families who choose this process. This divorce method gives couples the time and space they need in order to work together to solve all legal issues and create a lasting resolution for their family’s future. One of the greatest advantages of…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Pros
Divorce mediation has many benefits that might be helpful to your family, even if your legal matters are incredibly difficult to solve. Finding common ground rather than fighting each other through divorce mediation allows you and your spouse to make strong, effective resolutions for your family’s future. Here are some pros of divorce mediation: Solves…
Read MoreWhat Is Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative divorce is an alternative dispute resolution process that relies on the peaceful teamwork of a divorcing couple, their collaborative divorce attorneys and other professionals to resolve all of the issues of the divorce and come to an effective resolution. Unlike court-litigated divorces, collaborative divorce is a peaceful alternative. More couples are turning to this method instead of allowing…
Read MoreWhat Does A Divorce Mediator Do?
Mediation helps people resolve the most intractable disputes, and is an especially well-suited tool for the needs of people facing family law issues. Working with an experienced mediator can help you create the most direct path for securing the resolution you need to your divorce. A divorce mediator is a professional who has been trained…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce Facts
The collaborative divorce process has many benefits for couples who seek to end their marriages in a positive, teamwork approach. It might seem confusing at first, but there are some facts about the collaborative process that make it easier. Collaborative divorce is an alternative dispute resolution process. In order for this process to work, couples…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation: The Difference Between A Divorce Mediator & A Divorce Lawyer
Divorce mediation utilizes a skilled divorce mediator to guide couples into making the best possible resolution for their family. In contrast, a divorce lawyer represents one client and advocates for their client in court. A divorce mediator is a neutral third party who does not take sides, but emphasizes strong communication skills in order to…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce: A Positive Team Approach
Collaborative divorce is a positive team approach that benefits both parties in a divorce. The collaborative approach organizes divorce in a team and goal-oriented style, which helps divorcing couples to reach an agreement without engaging in the adversarial process. By entering into the collaborative divorce process, each spouse secures legal representation, and enter into an…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation: Creating Effective Resolutions
Divorce mediation allows couples to create effective resolutions to difficult problems through the most direct means possible. Divorce can be incredibly difficult to resolve as everyone has their own agendas and often conflicting sets of best interests, but creating effective resolutions can often be best achieved by finding common ground through divorce mediation. A skilled mediator…
Read MoreBenefits Of The Collaborative Divorce Approach
Collaborative divorce can benefit a family in more ways than one and is a unique alternative dispute resolution method that does not involve fighting, which is often seen through the traditional divorce process. It is possible that divorce does not need to be a fight, and as a collaborative divorce lawyer, I have seen the good…
Read MoreHow Does Divorce Mediation Work In Missouri And Kansas?
Divorce mediation works differently than a traditionally litigated divorce case in Missouri and Kansas. Family law matters such as divorce, child custody and other issues can be incredibly difficult to resolve. Everyone has their own agendas and often conflicting sets of best interests. But creating effective resolutions can often be best achieved by finding common…
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