Divorce doesn’t have to be a bitter, painful experience. With the help of a neutral third-party mediator, divorcing spouses can reach an agreement and work through related issues while treating each other with civility and respect. Mediation and collaborative divorce are two of the best options, and they’re both confidential and less expensive than going to court.
| In a collaborative divorce, either one or both spouses can have their own attorney, but both sides work together to reach an agreement on all issues of the divorce. A collaborative divorce is most easily achieved with an attorney who is a certified mediator and promotes a collaborative process when litigation can be avoided. |
| In a mediated divorce, a certified mediator is hired to act as a neutral person to help the parties reach an agreement–the mediator doesn’t represent or advise either spouse. Either party may retain an attorney to advise them throughout mediation and to review the proposed final agreement. |
In both a collaborative or mediated divorce, it’s important to hire an experienced certified mediator like Adriana Blanchette who has received and implemented additional training specifically geared toward effective negotiation strategies.
