If you’re considering divorce and you’re interested in a less combative and more cost-efficient way to end your marriage, divorce mediation may be the best approach for you.
At Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution, we provide Colorado Springs and Denver divorce mediation services to help our clients come to agreements on issues concerning their children, finances, and their future without involving the court. Couples seeking a divorce in Colorado can turn to us for an unbiased and impartial mediation, so you and your spouse can reach an amicable end to your marriage.
Our Colorado divorce mediation process is facilitated by fair and experienced attorney-neutrals who prioritize the best interests of you and your family. We help both sides understand and communicate their individual and common interests, so they may explore practical options and reach settlements that benefit everyone and secure your children’s future.
What is Divorce Mediation?
In Colorado, divorce mediation is an effective way to resolve conflicts in the divorce process. With mediation, you, your spouse, and a neutral, third-party mediator will meet to discuss and reach agreements regarding your divorce. It’s important to note that, unlike a judge, a mediator won’t make any decisions for you. They only serve as facilitators to help you and your partner figure out the best outcome. You and your future ex will be in control of the process.
People going through divorce should consider mediation because it benefits most couples. Since this approach is less confrontational and more cooperative, many mediations end with both parties being satisfied with the resolution. Mediation is also more confidential and is often less expensive than court trials.
What Divorce Issues Do We Resolve?
Through our Denver and Colorado Springs divorce mediation services, there are a lot of issues and conflicts that can we work to solve, including:
- Alimony/Spousal Support/Spousal Maintenance
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Contested Divorce
- Co-Parenting
- Division of Marital Debt
- Grandparents’ Rights
- Marital Settlement
- Military Divorce
- Property Division
- Visitation
No matter the issue, Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution, Inc. will help you and your partner successfully resolve it. With our team, you can trust that regardless of how challenging or sensitive your conflicts may be, we will work with you to reach an agreement.
Who would benefit from divorce mediation in Colorado?
Divorce litigation, while necessary for settling issues like child support, spousal support, and asset division, come with a price tag that eats up your savings. On the other hand, mediation is often the best option for separating spouses looking to save money on attorney fees and other court fees.
Couples looking for divorce mediation in Denver or Colorado who are willing to come together, cooperate, and discuss any issues of contention that often come up in divorce proceedings, benefit from the atmosphere of mutual respect. This strategy is the most viable route for couples who are ready to give and take, and who are open to ideas presented by the other party.
However, this doesn’t mean that mediation won’t work for temperamental people or high-conflict cases. Our attorney neutrals at Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution have years of experience in helping divorcing spouses focus on the issues at hand when emotions run high.
How does the divorce mediation process in Colorado Springs or Denver work?
In Colorado, mediation is required in almost every county before the final hearing of your divorce. You and your spouse will attend a series of half-day or full-day mediation sessions with a mediator and your respective lawyers (if any).
Mediation offers separating couples a safe and confidential space to discuss the issues they want to resolve. While mediators cannot make decisions for the divorcing couple, they can help facilitate honest and civil negotiations.
The following concerns can be handled through divorce mediation in Colorado:
• Child custody and parenting time
• Child support and spousal maintenance
• Division of marital assets
• Division of debt
• Relocation cases
If you and your spouse have reached an agreement on pending issues, your lawyer can help you draft a Memorandum of Understanding and submit it to the court. Once the court approves the terms, the mediation agreement becomes an order.
When is divorce mediation appropriate?
Divorce mediation in Denver is an efficient alternative for couples who wish to pursue a divorce with as little conflict as possible.
However, mediation is only ideal if the divorce is mutual and both spouses are forthcoming about their shared finances and assets. This means they must be willing to provide the other with documentation regarding their investments, pensions, bank accounts, retirement funds, and debts.
Fair and Experienced Attorney-Neutrals
Attorney-neutrals Mike Miller and Benjamin Currier handle divorce mediation for Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution, Inc.
Mike Miller, a caring lawyer and family law mediator, has over three decades of experience as a neutral. Benjamin Currier has worked for years to help families, parents, and children navigate the divorce process and family law issues.
Both Mike and Benjamin work together to emphasize the importance of giving both sides a chance to be heard. Our neutrals adopt an above and beyond approach to what they do, encouraging the repair of our clients’ relationships.
Call us at 303-798-2533 to speak with one of our divorce mediators. You may also fill out our form, and we will reach out to you the soonest time possible.
