Colorado Mediation Lawyers
In a Colorado custody and divorce case, there are many paths to a satisfactory resolution of the matter. Although a divorce is never an affair one would look forward to, some couples are able to separate in a civil and polite manner. For those couples, a divorce mediator may be a viable path to settling the issues that arise when a married couple dissolves their union.
The Colorado custody and divorce attorneys of Kaplan Law L.L.C. are able to offer mediation services to couples who prefer not to retain individual attorneys. Of course, if one or both parties wish to engage the services of a divorce lawyer, they are free to do so. The freedom to choose action, rather than have action dictated to them by the courts, is what makes divorce mediation attractive for some couples.
Divorce Mediation: Key Benefits
In the practice of family law in Colorado, an attorney often witnesses the unfortunate side-effects of divorce. The court environment can foster an adversarial relationship, which sometimes taints the civil relations of the couple. The adversarial court setting also strongly impacts children, who see their parents fighting, getting angry, and making hurtful statements.
Jointly agreeing to work with a Colorado mediation attorney helps couples avoid an adversarial atmosphere. Instead, both parties agree to take steps to end their union as amicably as possible and with the complete knowledge that court is an option that they can take, if necessary. Using a mediator may be a better option for couples with young children, especially if joint custody is a desired outcome.
Divorce mediation is not arbitration. A mediator cannot force a decision on either party. Both parties must agree on a course of action before it is set in motion. This is one of the key benefits of jointly contracting the services of a Colorado mediation lawyer.
Kaplan Law L.L.C.: A Family Law Team
The lawyers and paralegals of Kaplan Law practice as a team, giving our clients the benefit of a broad knowledge base of a larger law firm combined with the in-depth, personal attention of a solo attorney. The Colorado custody and divorce lawyers of Kaplan Law can also serve as mediation attorneys for a couple who wishes to lessen the emotional costs of a divorce.
Have questions about mediation, arbitration, or any other aspect of Colorado custody and divorce law? Please contact the Denver, Colorado mediation attorneys at Kaplan Law L.L.C. to set up a consultation today.
