by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Mediation
What Can You Expect If Your Mediation Fails? On average, divorce mediation is successful 70% of the time. However, even though mediation can be helpful, it does not work for every situation. Knowing what happens if mediation fails can help you decide whether or not...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Collaborative Divorce, Mediation
Try Mediation When the Courthouse Is Closed Ninety-five percent of divorces reach settlements before they would end up being decided by a judge in court. One way to end a divorce case without litigation is through mediation. COVID-19 may actually give divorcing...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
Understanding the Basics of Divorce Mediation One of the more common processes used during an uncontested divorce is mediation, which is a type of negotiation method. In 2016, around 3.2 out of every 1,000 people in the United States obtained a divorce,...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Collaborative Divorce, Mediation
The Collaborative Divorce Process In recent years, a new alternative to the traditional divorce process—a concept called collaborative divorce—has become increasingly accepted as an effective way to settle differences in a divorce. In the collaborative process, each...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Mediation
Mediation as an Alternative to the Traditional Divorce Process If you have concluded that your marriage cannot be saved, but you want to maintain a positive relationship with your ex-spouse, or you simply want to resolve your disputes with a minimum of anger or...