Description

Mediation can be an excellent solution for some families, but it is often an ineffective problem-solving technique.

On this episode of Children First Family Law, Krista explains a court’s obligation to attempt Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) before a contested hearing and the challenges that could arise during mediation. Mediation is not always the most effective resolution tool, and Krista explains why it often fails. She shares why she created Amicable Uncontested Family Law Solutions, what you can expect from that process, and why Krista’s method helps parents learn to co-parent more effectively. Krista outlines the challenges mediation can present, with attorneys often making the situation more difficult than it needs to be. She shares the steps clients and attorneys can take before entering mediation, what differentiates collaborative law from mediation, and her passion for mitigating the damage done to families by helping them recognize when they need help.

Children’s well-being is at the heart of Krista’s law practice, and she wants attorneys and families to know what they can do to create better co-parenting situations that benefit all involved parties.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and a court’s requirement to do this type of mediation before a contested hearing
• The issues a prepared mediator will address during the mediation session
• Mediation’s lack of effectiveness and some reasons it often fails
• Krista’s love of creating effective solutions with settlement conferences as opposed to traditional mediation
• Amicable Uncontested Family Law Solutions and what Krista’s clients can expect to gain from this product offering
• The involvement of attorneys making a divorce situation far more difficult
• Using the Children First Family Law podcast as a resource for parents and attorneys
• The steps a client should take before entering mediation and the information attorneys need to create a good outcome
• Collaborative Law definition and who it best suits
• Krista’s preference to help both parents and help them learn to co-parent better
• Mitigating damage in families by helping them recognize when they need help

Resources from this Episode

www.childrenfirstfamilylaw.com

All states have different laws; be sure you are checking out your state laws specifically surrounding divorce. Krista is a licensed attorney in Colorado and Wyoming but is not providing through this podcast legal advice. Please be sure to seek independent legal counsel in your area for your specific situation. 

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