Divorce Mediation

Facing a divorce brings emotional stress and financial uncertainty. Going to court can be confrontational, expensive and slow. That is why so many people in Washington choose mediation instead. Mediation is a collaborative, entirely voluntary process that gives you...

Going through a divorce can feel overwhelming, but mediation offers a way to have more control and less conflict. In Washington, courts often encourage or even require you to attempt mediation before a case can go to trial. This collaborative approach during a divorce...

On average, divorce mediation takes between two and six months. Most cases require three to five sessions, each lasting one to two hours. If both spouses come prepared and open to negotiation, the process may take just a few weeks. However, if major disagreements...

How Can You Prepare For A Successful Mediation? Mediation offers a chance to resolve disputes without going to court. Proper preparation is crucial to ensure a productive session. Below is a checklist of what to bring to mediation and what to be ready to discuss...

When your child was toddling around the house, you probably found it hard to imagine the day when they’d graduate from high school, let alone college or grad school. You likely also didn’t imagine that you and your spouse would no longer be together.  But here you...

Some people litigate their divorces, meaning they go to court and have a judge make all of the decisions. Others can file an uncontested divorce because they settle their matters outside of court. If you would like an uncontested divorce, mediation can be a tool to...

You and your spouse have decided to undergo divorce mediation as a way of coming up with a divorce agreement that you can submit to the court for approval. This is great news, since there are plenty of benefits to mediation. Your agreement will be easier to stick to,...

One of the most emotionally challenging aspects of getting divorced is feeling helpless, as though you lack control over your situation and your life in general. This is why divorce mediation has increased in popularity over the past few years. Through mediating your...

Not every Washington couple that makes the decision to divorce will do so acrimoniously. Some divorces can be quite amicable, and when two parties are able to cooperate, the ability to work together can save quite a bit of time and money. If you wish to avoid the cost...