Alternative Dispute Resolution: Negotiation

Tucson lawyer providing divorce Negotiation 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.

What is negotiation?

Negotiation is a process of give-and-take. As the case proceeds, ongoing negotiation takes place between all parties, lawyers, clients and possibly a judge if there are any disagreements about any divorce-related topics. This involves offers, counteroffers and other bargaining. The courts are typically involved in negotiations, which also address topics of alimony and property division. Having a divorce lawyer on your side during any negotiations is a plus. Our Arizona family law attorneys at West and Zickerman can help prepare you for mediation and negotiate on your behalf.

Negotiation may occur between the attorneys with minimal input from clients if procedural issues are involved. Substantial input from the clients is needed when major settlement terms are under discussion. Negotiations my take place over the phone, through correspondence or in face-to-face settlement conference with attorney and their clients and with the assistance of a judge.

Negotiation is a tool to be used after all necessary information has been exchanged and both parties are prepared for trial. It can be most unsatisfactory to attempt negotiation on the courthouse steps right before trial or because the client has run out of funds to pay their attorney.

Please read about mediation and arbitration as other resolutions for divorce and domestic disputes.

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