Mediation is becoming increasingly popular among divorcing couples in Denver and throughout Colorado. Mediation is an alternative to litigation and many times leads to both parties being more satisfied with the results of their divorce.

In mediation, a divorcing couple will meet with a neutral third party (usually an attorney or psychologist) and reach decisions about disputes in their divorce. The neutral third party is there to facilitate discussion between the two parties and has no authority to make decisions or legal determinations about the disputes. The mediator many times will suggest solutions based on what other couples have done under similar circumstances, or what might happen if the disputes were taken to a divorce court.

Many times, and increasingly in Denver and Colorado, a divorce court will order a couple to go through mediation before finalizing a divorce. However, this does not mean that a couple can't decide on their own to go through mediation. The mediation process is largely determined by the splitting couple – they determine how, when, and where the mediation will take place. This means that a couple can either meet in person and go over disputes, they can do it over a conference call, or they can do it through correspondence back and forth. Mediation only lasts as long as both parties believe the process is useful.

Mediation can be beneficial to a divorcing couple for many reasons. It is usually less expensive since the parties deal directly with each other instead of going through attorneys and the Court. Many times, each party is more satisfied with the result as it was the direct result of their input and negotiation. Also, when dealing with families and child custody, mediation provides for a better environment for parents to discuss concerns and reach a mutual decision that is in the best interest of the children and for the family as a whole.

Our lawyers at Johnson Legal Group realize the benefits of mediation for our clients. Using mediation in our cases is usually much more cost-efficient and provides for better results for our clients. Additionally, most of our clients express a higher level of satisfaction when their disputes have been resolved through mediation instead of litigation. However, we are also aware of the problems that can arise with mediation. Our team of experienced attorneys are there to help prepare our clients to effectively present their case in mediation and prepare any documents to help support their claims. We also help our clients review the legal ramifications of decisions made in mediation.

If you have any questions about mediation, or would like to discuss your case with one of our lawyers, please contact us at 303-394-3030 or fill out one of our online inquiry forms for a free consultation.