Most people who have been through the process are pleased because of the relationship they have been able to retain and, in many instances, develop with the other party. The mediator at all times remains a neutral party.

Let’s talk. It seems like a simple suggestion, but for many people this is a difficult task. Trying to communicate can sometimes cause insurmountable stress. From the classroom to the boardroom to the bedroom, people find talking out issues is impossible.

By: Attorney Rory Colton Godowsky
When I first became a family lawyer, almost thirty years ago, the goal of many spouses was to fight until someone became so exhausted from the struggle that they gave in to the other person or allowed a judge to make a decision, leaving both parties lacking what they really wanted. Unfortunately, the system at that time did not encourage people to take control of their own destiny. Divorce was synonymous with war and no one came out feeling victorious.

Afriend had just finished going through his divorce and commented to me what a ‘bulldog,’ his attorney had been. He said that he didn’t fight with his ex-wife during their eighteen year marriage as much as he did with his attorney.