Wisconsin Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
One of the main concerns that people have as they head into a divorce is naturally the cost and what their attorney's fees will do to their financial future. It is true that the more you want to fight for things like furniture and silverware, the higher your legal fees will be. For some large big-city law firms, having a client who is determined to fight for the lion's share of family assets can be a real financial bonanza.
Mediated settlements are often significantly less expensive
At Ladd, Milaeger & Probst, LLP, we want to make you aware of a better way. If your pending divorce will not require a contentious battle over insignificant property or financial assets, mediation and collaborative divorce services may be your most cost-effective option. Two of our family law attorneys are collaborative law professionals, certified by the University of Wisconsin, Madison as mediators. When we meet to discuss your pending divorce settlement needs, we will fully explain how mediation and collaborative divorce work and how other methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can help you reach a satisfactory settlement. Our goal is always to help you find a cost-effective solution that will stand the test of time, which is better than a judgment handed down by a disinterested judge.
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Divorce it is not the End
It is important to remember that your divorce isn't just the end of a marriage. It is also the beginning of a new future for both spouses and children involved. By using mediation and collaborative divorce services, arbitration or other ADR measures, both parties agree to listen to the recommendations of an impartial mediator. The mediator's recommendations often include input from independent professionals, such as child welfare specialists and financial experts. Typically, neither party in mediation or collaborative divorce may be held legally bound to accept the recommendations. Generally, however, both parties recognize the value of giving a little and taking a little in order to achieve a settlement without the emotional battles and threats of modifications that often arise out of contested divorce cases.
Collaborative law and mediation services can help you resolve common divorce settlement issues involving issues such as:
- Marital settlement agreements (MSA) and debt resolution
- Child custody, support and visitation
- Spousal maintenance
If mediation or other collaborative law methods sound like a good way to avoid unnecessary emotional battles and financial fees in your forthcoming divorce, we invite you to learn more. Contact our offices in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to schedule a consultation with one of our certified collaborative law attorneys. Our clients tell us that it was the best decision they could have made out of a bad set of circumstances.
