Divorce is a highly emotional time, but many divorcing spouses seek to resolve their disputes over divorce terms without a contentious and expensive court battle. When a divorce comes to court, both sides must present their arguments before a judge, the details become a matter of public record, and a judge who doesn’t know their family makes binding, life-altering decisions for them.
By choosing to keep their divorce out of court, divorcing spouses can lower the financial and emotional costs of an adversarial face-off in front of a judge and keep final decisions about child custody, the division of their marital assets, and spousal maintenance in their own hands instead of the hands of the court. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Arizona offers several ways to accomplish that goal.
If you are considering a divorce and want to explore ADR options, it’s important to consult with an experienced Chandler divorce attorney. At Wilson Goodman Law Group PLLC, we specialize in guiding our clients through the ADR process to achieve amicable and fair resolutions. Contact us today for a free consultation at (480) 503-9217 or reach out to us online. Let us help you take control of your divorce and ensure the best possible outcome for your family.
When spouses wish to have greater control over the decisions in their divorce, their attorneys may guide them through an alternative dispute resolution process. This typically involves one or more of the following:
Divorcing spouses do not have to go to trial even if they have one or more disputes over the terms of their divorce settlement agreement. Instead, they can choose an Arizona alternative dispute resolution method and save time, money, and adversarial feelings.
If divorcing spouses have children, it’s especially beneficial for them to resolve disputes outside of court through ADR. Mediation and collaboration help divorcing spouses to remain open to communicating and compromising. The ability to compromise on co-parenting decisions later benefits them when they make important decisions for their children on issues such as medical care, education, and extra-curricular activities.
It’s better for the children when they see that their parents still present a united parenting front and are willing to communicate and compromise with mutual respect and civility. This typically becomes far more difficult after a heated battle in court.
The Chandler family law lawyers at Wilson Goodman Law Group, PLLC, are ready to help you navigate your divorce settlement outside of court through one or more ADR methods. Contact our law office today to set up a consultation to learn about creative techniques to reach a mutual understanding on the terms of your Arizona divorce.