If you find yourself in the middle of a divorce, you may be on the lookout for anything to help get through the process smoothly. An investment in mediation might be the answer. But mediation is not a one-size-fits-all affair. Depending on your case, there are various...
When should we avoid divorce mediation?
In the majority of divorces, mediation is a good choice for handling the details. Mediated divorces are often much faster and far less expensive than other divorce options, particularly trial divorce. However, this does not mean that mediation works for all...
What are some signs mediation could benefit you?
Planning for a divorce can be stressful if you are unsure what separation method works best for your needs and personality. Mediation is one way to focus on a smoother transition into your new life that emphasizes communication between you and your ex-spouse. Feeling...
What are the advantages of divorce mediation?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may already be bracing for the upcoming court battle. Litigation is expensive, time-consuming and often contentious. If you are looking for a better option, you might consider mediation. Less stressful...
How may mediation help when dissolving a marriage?
Dissolving a marriage is oftentimes like negotiating the termination of a contract before its expiration date. Given the choice, many couples would prefer to do it amicably and as smoothly as possible. When severing a relationship, two spouses may wish to proceed...
What do I need to do before divorce mediation?
If you are ending a marriage or separating from a Committed Intimate Relationship in Washington, mediation may help to ease the stress of the process. Many people who choose this route also report that it costs them less money and speeds up the process. This approach...
How arbitration is done
In mediation, the arbitrator sits down with the parties, usually in person in one session, to help them identify the issues, explore all the options for settlement and craft a settlement agreement. That is really their agreement, that they are voluntarily going to...
Questions to ask yourself before your mediation session
Getting through your Washington divorce with as little conflict as possible may help you and your spouse to protect your children from emotional trauma and settle property division without going to court. Our team at Nunn Vhan & Lang, PLLC, often advises people...
Why is it best to mediate my Washington divorce?
When you hear about couples getting divorced, you often hear about couples who experienced a long, highly contested court battle. You rarely hear stories about amicable divorces where couples were able to end their marriages peacefully and walk away able to...
Mediation Success
Almost all divorces in Washington end up in a mediation before they are resolved. So what should you do to be ready to reach an agreement? Here is a short list of helpful hints: Prepare, prepare, prepare. 1. Gather updated income information for you, including a...
