{"id":445,"date":"2016-10-20T08:48:18","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T15:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/?p=445"},"modified":"2023-07-24T21:05:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T21:05:27","slug":"mediation-collaborative-divorce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/mediation-collaborative-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediation Inside Collaborative Divorce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to divorce, you essentially have three options: litigation, mediation, or collaboration. Litigation is the standard court-and-attorneys approach. Mediation is where you and your spouse talk through everything with a mediator.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/services\/collaborative-divorce\/\">Collaborative divorce<\/a> is when the couple works together with attorneys, mediators, communication coaches, and financial advisors to address all aspects of dissolving a marriage. So what\u2019s so great about a collaborative divorce?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/mediation-collaborative-divorce\/#What_Is_Mediation\" >What Is Mediation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/mediation-collaborative-divorce\/#How_Collaborative_Divorce_Differs\" >How Collaborative Divorce Differs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/mediation-collaborative-divorce\/#Mediation_Collaboration_A_Complete_Process\" >Mediation + Collaboration = A Complete Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Mediation\"><\/span>What Is Mediation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the state of Arizona, the court system suggests that your first route when going through a divorce is to utilize mediation. If you can talk out the specifics, then you\u2019re less likely to use the state\u2019s resources in a court battle.<\/p>\n<p>So you have two choices in a traditional mediation divorce. One, use the state-appointed mediation services. Or two, find a private mediator. Apart from your costs, they should have similar training and be able to provide the same kinds of services.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It was nice to avoid court initially by going through mediation. But with an unwilling ex-husband, it made it challenging down the road because every time we had disputes we had to go through mediation again. Our communication never improved, and even multiple sessions of post-decree mediation, we still ended up in court more often than not. \u2014 Susan<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So if you\u2019re both willing, involved, and good communicators, then mediation can be an excellent way to handle a divorce. You should also both employ your own attorneys for private counsel to get legal support on what\u2019s in your best interest.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, for many couples, communication is not their strong suit. They have a very challenging time agreeing on much, even with a skilled mediator.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Collaborative_Divorce_Differs\"><\/span>How Collaborative Divorce Differs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since most litigators understand the powerful difference mediation can make, they will more often than not support its use. But they also know a couple must be willing and open for mediation to be effective. The divorcing individuals need to know how to communicate as they make this transition from married to divorced.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where collaboration can make all the difference.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We really appreciated the entire process associated with a collaborative divorce. Divorce is stressful, but we felt armed to face the challenges and supported while we did so because of our team. And it was even better to have our children involved in the process. They felt like things weren\u2019t happening to them but with them. \u2014 Rafael<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In a collaborative divorce, there is a mediator, but there is also a communication coach, attorneys, and financial advisors as part of the collaborative team. Before and during mediation, the communication coach can help the couple listen and share their emotions better.<\/p>\n<p>And yes, other family members are incorporated into the collaborative process. After all, divorce doesn\u2019t just change Mom and Dad. It changes the entire family dynamic, and children need a place in that transition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mediation_Collaboration_A_Complete_Process\"><\/span>Mediation + Collaboration = A Complete Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While mediation can live on its own as a viable way to move through divorce, for families that want to make a lasting, supportive change and who understand divorce doesn\u2019t end a family as much as it transforms it, a collaborative divorce is the only way to go.<\/p>\n<p>Working with your team and each other you learn more about the value of your relationship. Together you build something new\u2014and better\u2014than what you had before.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering a divorce and want to create something rather than destroy something, then collaborative divorce may be the perfect solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the state of Arizona, the court system suggests that your first route when going through a divorce is to utilize mediation. 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