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Divorce Mediation Versus Collaborative Divorce

A person seeking for divorce can opt for divorce mediation or collaborative divorce if the spouses agree on almost all the issues in their divorce but remain in dispute about one or two items.

What is divorce mediation?

In divorce mediation, spouses can seek help from a divorce mediator. The advantage of this approach is the low cost because there is no litigation. Another advantage of divorce mediation is that the spouses do not have to accept the mediator's recommendations. They can either reject the mediator’s recommendation or go to a divorce court. Also, it can occur at any stage in divorce proceedings.

What is a collaborative divorce?
In a collaborative divorce, each spouse retains a collaborative attorney.  The spouses, attorneys, another professionals—such as financial planners and psychologists—work together to resolve all of the parties' issues. This process allows the spouses to develop and preserve a cooperative relationship for the children's benefit. If the parties are unable to agree, they must find new lawyers and head to court.

If you need any assistance in divorce proceedings in Pennsylvania, contact a Bucks County divorce attorney who will help you get through the challenging, stressful time of your life.