DC Divorce Mediation

Even though the divorce rate has been on the decline in recent years, thousands of Americans continue to legally void their marriages in courtrooms across the country. For various reasons, some marriages just do not work out. When this happens, there are several ways to settle disputes about child custody, alimonies and equally sharing the assets.

Are you and your spouse trying to have a peaceful, quick separation, because things just aren’t working out? If so, contact our experienced divorce mediation lawyer at Lynn Andretta law offices today!

As mentioned before, there are several ways to settle a divorce. Some may take years of court battles and thousands of dollars in court fees to come to an agreement. Others can be over in a matter of weeks and both parties can continue on their own paths to happiness. The five most popular ways to settle a divorce are as follows:

• No-fault Divorce - This type of agreement is reached, even if neither of the parties is at fault for the separation. This may occur simply because both husband and wife are unsatisfied with each other. This situation is legal in every state, except New York.
• At-fault Divorce - This case is typically brought before a judge by one party. He or she may claim that his or her partner was unfaithful or abusive. Defense is expensive and often useless, because divorce is nearly always granted.
• Summary Divorce - This can be reached when the couple has been married for less than five years, they have no children and no real property- usually under a value threshold set by the state.
• Uncontested Divorce - This is perhaps the ideal solution for couples seeking a divorce. In this case, both parties agree on the custody of the children and the division of their assets. They also may ask a court to determine how the property and children should be split.
• Collaborated Divorce - With this method, the parties and their attorneys sit down to divvy up the assets in a series of formal negotiations.
• Mediated Divorce - A mediated divorce is much like a collaborated divorce, but a neutral third party, like the lawyers at Lynn Andretta, lead the conversation.

Traditional litigation can be painful for you, your former spouse and your children. It also may be a lengthy and expensive process. If you are at a standstill with your ex-partner, oftentimes the best solution is to ask a third party to mediate.

See Also:

• Divorce & Child Custody

Are you and your spouse trying to have a peaceful, quick separation, because things just aren’t working out? If so, contact our experienced divorce mediation lawyer at Lynn Andretta law offices today!

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