Mediation in Divorce in Seattle: An Overview
Mediation in Divorce: Until Dispute Resolution Do Us Part
In King County, parties in a marital dissolution action must participate in some form of
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) prior to their case going...
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Mediation in Divorce in Seattle: An Overview
Mediation in Divorce: Until Dispute Resolution Do Us Part
In King County, parties in a marital dissolution action must participate in some form of
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) prior to their case going trial.
ADR includes a variety of
procedures for settling disputes by means other than litigating in court and having a judge or
court commissioner issue a ruling in the case.
One form of ADR is mediation.
Mediation
provides a forum for divorcing spouses to resolve their disputes, including disputes involving
property and debt division, business valuations, and parenting and child support with the
assistance of a neutral third party.
The mediator is often highly-trained and typically has years of
experience in family law.
Some mediators are former judges or commissioners who utilize their
experience from the bench to advise the parties as to how the court might rule in their case.
The mediator serves to identify the disputed issue
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