Divorces involve major changes in the couple’s lives. One or both may have moments of sharp anger and lingering pain as each spouse mourns the end of the relationship and other related life goals. Sometimes this can bring out the worst in a person, leading to an...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
It can be a mistake to shut the door on a coparent
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Jul 29, 2020 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
Some people go through life shutting every metaphorical door they go through. It means that they drop high school friends in favor of college friends. They drop college friends in favor of work friends. It means they delete or block the numbers of ex-girlfriends or...
Conscious coparenting during divorce
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Jul 15, 2020 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
It has long been accepted wisdom that divorces likely scar the children for life. This fear prompts parents to remain in a loveless marriage, which some believe can be just as damaging over time. The thinking here is that children model their relationships and...
Virtual mediation may be an option
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Apr 29, 2020 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
There are countless reasons why couples choose mediation when filing for divorce. Many like the fact that they can draft their own arrangement. Many like that it is often less expensive and takes less time than litigation. Many like the less confrontational approach...
Confidentiality and mediation
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Mar 12, 2019 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation is often used for couples filing for divorce these days. Whereas litigation before a judge was the traditional way of doing things, this format has several benefits, most notably it keeps the case out of court. This means that the couple does not have to...
The benefits of mediation when parenting time is at issue
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Aug 3, 2018 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law
For many people, mediation may be a word they have heard before or a concept they are vaguely familiar with; however, most people may not have engaged in a formal mediation. Mediation is a wonderful alternative to litigation that allows parties to take control of the...
Co-parenting and tough decisions about dangerous sports
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Apr 10, 2018 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
One of the myriad decisions co-parents have to make includes what children will do in their free time in certain extracurricular activities. Sports and athletic endeavors make up a large percentage of activities for children. Some parents may find the argument...
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Feb 2, 2018 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
Many people have heard the term Alternative Dispute Resolution but very few, out side of those who practice within the legal system, know what it means. Very simply put, Alternative Dispute Resolution is using other means of finding a solution to a problem...
Collaborative Professional: Preparing For Your First Meeting
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Nov 21, 2017 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
At , we are big advocates of using Collaborative Law for divorce in order to resolve differences and keep families moving forward. Collaborative Law is a process which involves an agreement to use Collaborative Law professionals - including...
Collaborative Parenting After Divorce (Pt. 2)
On behalf of Littman Family Law | Aug 18, 2017 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
In our last post we discussed some of the methods to improve your co-parenting arrangement after a divorce. Here are some additional general considerations that we believe are also helpful to support collaborative communication and parenting.Rules For Communication...
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