Denver Mediator

Why use a Denver Mediator for Divorce or Family Mediation versus the courts?

Mediation’s main advantage is that you and the other parties remain in control of the resolution. A resolution regarding divorce, child custody, or family matters negotiated by a mediator in Denver can make a world of difference in how you move on with your life.

Collaborative versus adversarial. Mediation is a collaborative process that promotes healthy interactions between the parties. Working cooperatively, mediation participants find common ground for creating mutually beneficial agreements.

Parties in control. You and the other party determine the outcome. Not the mediator, judge or arbitrator.

Decreases hostility and tension. Mediation reduces the hostility, tension and misunderstandings that are usually prevalent when people are in situations involving conflict.

Better communication. Parties learn how to communicate with each other about difficult, sensitive issues in a non-threatening and non-accusatory manner. Their improved communication skills set a pattern for future interactions and problem solving.

Privacy protected. Mediation sessions are held in private offices or conference rooms. There isn’t a courtroom with other learning about all of your personal issues.

Flexible and creative. Working together, mediation participants craft creative solutions to their conflicts. It’s much more satisfying than 50-50 compromises or court-imposed remedies.

Parties set the schedule. Parties can arrange their mediation sessions according to personal scheduling needs and emotional and logistical requirements for pacing and time frame.

Preserves and heals relationships. When the relationship between the parties will be continuing, mediation reduces the likelihood of estrangement and may even help parties move beyond the conflict and re-establish their relationships with greater understanding and empathy.

Improves future problem solving. Parties are able to create agreements with enough structure for predictability and enough flexibility to adapt to change. Their agreements can even address how they intend to deal with future problems.

Lower costs and less time consuming. When compared to traditional litigation and other adversarial processes, family mediation will help you save time and money. Resolutions can be achieved within hours or weeks, rather than months or years. There are far fewer expenses and many of them can be shared.

Higher satisfaction and compliance. Research shows that the majority of people who mediate rather than go to court are satisfied with the process as well as the outcomes. Mediated agreements have a higher rate of compliance than litigated settlements and court orders.