Category Archives: Mediation
Why Mediation Can Be a Great Tool for Divorcing Parents in Massachusetts
The Association for Marriage and Family Therapy estimates that more than 40 percent of married parents will get divorced. For a significant share of those parents, the divorce will happen while their children are still minors. Divorce is stressful for any person. It can be especially hard for parents with young kids or teenagers…. Read More »
Four Tips to Overcome an Impasse in Divorce Mediation
The Massachusetts Court System explains that mediation is “an informal, confidential process where a neutral person, called a mediator, encourages and facilitates resolving a case without recommending what it should be.” It can be a highly effective tool for resolving a divorce. Still, divorce mediation is not always smooth. Impasses can and do arise…. Read More »
What Can I Expect at a Divorce Mediation?
The Massachusetts Court System explains that mediation is a cooperative tool that parties can use to work out a legal matter, including a divorce. Mediation can be very effective, but you need to know what to expect from the process to get the most out of it. At Reade Law Firm, PC, we are… Read More »
What is the Average Number of Mediation Sessions for a Divorce?
Are you preparing for a divorce in Massachusetts? Mediation can be a very effective tool. It helps couples end their marriage in a cooperative, collaborative manner. You may be wondering: How many mediation sessions is typical for a divorce? While there is no true “average,” anywhere between one and eight mediation sessions is well… Read More »
Are there Different Styles of Divorce Mediation in Massachusetts?
As explained by the Massachusetts Court System, divorce mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that is focused on cooperative, non-adversarial problem-solving. It is a flexible process. There are actually different styles of mediation in Massachusetts. Most people focus on facilitative divorce mediation, but others may prefer an evaluative or even transformative… Read More »
Is Divorce Mediation a Better Path in Times of Economic Uncertainty?
Divorce is a deeply personal matter. But the breakdown of a single marriage can also be affected by broader economic forces. Especially in high-net-worth divorce cases involving substantial assets, a market downturn may have a significant impact on legal issues such as the equitable division of marital property and whether to award alimony. Boston… Read More »
4 Common Myths About Divorce Mediation in Massachusetts
Even when a split is amicable, divorce itself is never a simple process. There are a number of issues the separating spouses need to resolve. One method for seeking resolution outside of litigation is divorce mediation. While mediation is quite common in business disputes, it is often less well understood in the divorce context…. Read More »