Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation

Tucson lawyer providing divorce Mediation services in Family Law and Divorce Cases in Tucson, Arizona

Divorce can be expensive and a hard time for both parties. Alternative Dispute Resolutions such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration are cost-effective alternatives to trial. Mediating disputes in Arizona has many benefits.

• Low stress-Couples can easily have a calmer, more agreeable divorce without the battle and theatrics of the courtroom.
• No court appearances–Mediation occurs in an informal, confidential atmosphere.
• Cost-effective-Mediation costs are substantially less than litigation, and the parties generally share the cost.
• Fast-Litigation can often take months or years. Mediation can be scheduled in a matter of days instead of months.
• Empowering-You make the decisions, not a judge, that meet both your interests and especially the best interests of your children.
• Successful-Over approximately 85% of all mediated disputes lead to a successful resolution of the conflict.

What is mediation and is mediation right for me?

Mediation is a device utilizing a neutral third party to assist the parties in reaching their own agreement, assist in developing solutions to the issues which create the conflict, and to assist the parties in the preparation of their agreement as a legally enforceable document.

Mediation is confidential, informal and can be less expensive than litigation or other divorce processes. Because the outcome is long-reaching it is essential the parties reach a mutual decision. The parties can decide to meditate with or without their lawyers present. If you are interested in mediation as an alternative disputer resolution West and Zickerman offer mediation services to Tucson and Southern Arizona community.

Please read about negotiation and arbitration as other alternative dispute resolutions for Divorce and domestic disputes.

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