Colorado Family Law Mediation Services
A Softer/Easier Approach to Divorce
Do you feel you can find a resolution to your challenges without the expensive cost of attorneys? Maybe you just need help with navigating the legal paperwork and filings. Are you close to a resolution, but you could use some expert guidance without going to court?
We can help you mediate your disputes, draft parenting plans, separation agreements, petitions and guide divorcing couples through all the necessary paperwork.
What is mediation?
It’s Professional: Your attorney is an experienced litigator who knows what courts are looking for, what paperwork needs to be drafted, and how to reach resolutions that are acceptable by the courts and all parties. .
It’s Money Saving: Mediation is more cost efficient because it uses just one professional for all parties to help resolve issues such as parenting, property distribution, financial issues and other important topics. Parties can attend meetings separately or together. The payment plan structure allows you to budget.
It’s Flexible: Parties can schedule meetings that fit in everyone’s calendars.
It’s Confidential and Private: By staying out of the courtroom, and in an office, you can feel comfortable sharing your feelings and emotions in a safe setting. You can resolve issues without destroying relationships through thoughtful collaboration.
It’s Customized to Your Family: Understanding that every family situation is unique, Ms. Mitchell can work with you to make sure that your children and your needs, relationships and desires are still met, although the marriage is ending. We put your children’ s best interests at the forefront of the process. By eliminating multiple attorneys and judges, you can work with the people most familiar with your situation to reach a customized solution that leaves all parties with an outcome that works well for everyone involved.
Cost and Process
Ms. Mitchell follows the standard ODR rates of $150.00/hour for the minimum of a 2-hour mediation session required by the Court in every dissolution of marriage. Each party is responsible for half.
Ms. Mitchell also offers a series of mediation sessions at the rate of $400.00/hour to cover all the divorce paperwork for both parties, with no outside attorneys involved. Ms. Mitchell would not represent either party and instead would guide you through the process, help you resolve your disputes, and then draft your resolution into a thorough and complete document for filing with the Court.
1st Meeting: Overview of the process, mediation agreement, rules and principles of mediation, discussion of required paperwork, identification and discussion and possible resolution of immediate or temporary arrangements such as occupancy of marital home, temporary financial arrangements, parenting time, and agreement regarding next steps.
2nd Meeting: Discussion and resolution of temporary matters, review of required financial disclosures, development of property asset and liability worksheet and discussion of possible distribution schemes.
3rd Meeting: Discussion of possible assets and debts distribution, discussion of child custody and parenting time arrangements.
4th Meeting: Discussion of child support, spousal support, and other items as they appear.
5th Meeting: Discussion of unresolved items and attempt to close on all issues.
6th Meeting: Joint Preparation of Draft Separation Agreement
7th Meeting: Discussion and review of unresolved items and review of proposed Separation Agreement.
Mediation can also occur during one or two all-day sessions (6-Hour sessions) for those couples wanting a speedier and more timely process.
Call us today for more information about the mediation services we provide!