- Do I Need an Attorney for Collaborative Divorce or Mediation?<\/div><\/div>In collaborative divorce proceedings, each participant is required to have their own attorney. You'll need a type of attorney called a \"collaborative divorce attorney\" or a \"collaborative attorney.\" They have special training in the cooperative, non-adversarial approach used in collaborative divorce law.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWith mediation, hiring your own attorney is optional. Many people choose not to hire a lawyer. After all, the idea behind mediation is that any disputes will be minor and handled by the mediator. However, if you feel that hiring an attorney will benefit you, it's allowed under mediation rules.<\/div><\/li>Is Mediation Better Than Divorce Court?<\/div><\/div>While all divorces are different, mediation offers more benefits than divorce court (technically called a \"litigated divorce\") in most situations.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMediation is cheaper, faster, and less contentious than court. In a litigation divorce, you'll need to hire an attorney. Plus, getting a court date takes far longer than arranging for mediation.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBoth parties have far more control over the decisions made in meditation compared to court. Mediation offers the opportunity to negotiate, but the outcome of a court case is ultimately decided by a judge.<\/div><\/li>Is Collaborative Divorce Cheaper?<\/div><\/div>In a collaborative divorce, each party must hire their own collaborative divorce lawyer. Attorney fees are the greatest contributor to the increased costs.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIn a litigated divorce, you'll need to hire a divorce attorney, which is a different (and usually more expensive) type than a collaborative law attorney. Plus, court proceedings have the potential to drag on for a long time, while a collaborative divorce adheres to a shorter and more predictable schedule.<\/div><\/li>Is Collaborative Law the Same as Mediation?<\/div><\/div>They're different processes, although they have a similar foundation. Both collaborative law and mediation allow for easy, fair, and cost-efficient divorce based on open communication between parties.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMediation is the simplest option. A professional mediator will meet with the divorcing couple for several sessions, during which they'll facilitate estate distribution, child custody issues, and more.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCollaborative law is for divorces that are more contentious or complicated. Each party is represented by their own attorney. Each attorney agrees to collaborative legal processes, which emphasize cooperation and openness.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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