What is collaborative mediation?

It used to be that we perceive divorce as an unpleasant experience for couples who have decided to end a marriage – shouting matches, a lot of conflict, which breed feelings of resentment in the divorcing couples. These days, however, collaborative divorce and collaborative mediation can make the divorce process more civil resulting in better endings for divorcing couples.

With collaborative mediation, a couple is able to resolve issues in such a way that the needs of both parties are taken into consideration and solutions that are beneficial to those concerned are reached. Collaborative mediation is used in collaborative divorce, so that parents are able to end the marriage in an amicable way, thus minimizing the trauma of their children. Hence, couples who have decided to opt for collaborative divorce should take the time to discuss and resolve issues, in the presence of their attorneys. Collaborative divorce is generally not chosen by couples who are very angry at each other. So if  you think you will be able to go through divorce negotiations with your spouse in a calm manner, then collaborative divorce may work for you.

During collaborative mediation, couples will strive to study specific issues – and possessions – that are valued by their spouse. The priority of collaborative mediation when it comes to division of property is that a spouse gets what really means a lot to them – whether it is the painting you received for an anniversary, or thanksgiving weekend with the children. Talk to you partner about collaborative divorce and collaborative mediation, so that your separation is not such a painful experience for your children.