In this video, our Bettendorf family mediation attorneys explain how mediation allows opposing parties to meet and negotiate in a neutral setting. A trained mediator often sits in to ensure discussions are fair and productive. Mediation is private, confidential, and incredibly effective.  Mediation can be used to resolve issues surrounding a divorce such as child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and division of assets and liabilities.  

When given the opportunity to negotiate, parties often come to an agreement on conditions and terms, especially in relation to child custody. Even if a final agreement can’t be reached, mediation helps participants express their wishes in a safe space while being encouraged to actively listen to the opposing party, neither of which are likely outside mediation.

In this video, our Bettendorf family mediation attorneys explain how Iowa Law requires that the court consider the best interests of the child and order a custody arrangement that will allow the child to maintain consistent physical and emotional contact with both parents whenever possible in order to encourage parents to share the rights and responsibilities of raising the child, so long as doing so will not cause physical or significant emotional harm to the children, other children, or either parent.

In this article, the differences between Collaborative Divorce and Cooperative Divorce are explained by our Bettendorf Family Mediation Attorneys.

We explore the ways these methods could save time and money are discussed, as well as the potential benefits and drawbacks of each while covering key considerations that can save parties time and money in a Bettendorf family dispute.

Read the full article by our Bettendorf divorce mediation attorneys comparing divorce mediation to Bettendorf Collaborative Divorce and Cooperative Divorce. 

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