Alternatives to Litigation: Mediation or Arbitration

Mediation is a voluntary process where a neutral third-party mediator helps couples work together to reach agreements on issues like property division, child custody, and support. Mediation can be less adversarial, less expensive, and often faster than litigation.

Collaborative Divorce

In a collaborative divorce, each spouse retains their own attorney, but all parties commit to resolving the issues through negotiation rather than litigation. This process often involves a team of professionals, including financial experts and mental health professionals, to help facilitate agreements.

In arbitration, a neutral arbitrator is chosen to make decisions on the issues in the divorce, similar to a judge in litigation. Arbitration can be less formal and more flexible than court, and the parties may have more control over the process.

Uncontested Divorce

If both spouses can agree on all the terms of their divorce, they can file for an uncontested divorce. This is often the simplest and least expensive way to end a marriage.

Negotiation

Couples can negotiate directly or through their attorneys to reach agreements on the terms of their divorce without going to court. This is a common approach in many divorce cases.

Online Divorce Services 

Some online platforms and services offer tools and resources to help couples complete the divorce paperwork themselves, particularly in uncontested cases.

Limited Scope Representation

In limited scope representation, an attorney is hired to provide specific legal services rather than full representation. This can be a cost-effective way to get legal advice and assistance without going through full-scale litigation.

Post-Divorce or Family Mediation

After the divorce is final, family mediation can help parents resolve ongoing disputes regarding child custody and visitation, which can be more efficient and less adversarial than returning to court.

Parenting Coordination

Parenting coordinators can be appointed to help co-parents resolve day-to-day disputes about child-rearing and parenting schedules outside of court.

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)

Some jurisdictions are adopting online platforms for resolving divorce-related disputes. This can provide a more efficient and accessible method for resolving issues.

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