In this article, our Quad City cooperative divorce lawyers examine Cooperative and Collaborative Divorce processes and how they can be used to help negotiate contentious issues during a Quad Cities divorce.

These two types of divorce processes are potential alternatives to reduce costs and in-court litigation on issues that must be settled in a divorce proceeding. If successful, these processes can make relieve some of the stress involved in a divorce and offer a more cost-effective option. Our Moline Collaborative & Cooperative Divorce attorneys look at both types of these divorce processes and weigh the benefits and disadvantages of each.

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In this article, our Quad Cities collaborative divorce lawyers discuss how mediation can be effectively used in a Quad Cities family law or divorce matter. Mediation involves a neutral third-party mediator who is responsible for the following:

• Helping the parties define the issues;
• Facilitating communication between the parties; and
• Assisting the parties in negotiating mutually agreeable solutions.

Mediation is an often undervalued method that can potentially solve many family law related issues outside of court that allows parties to agree to Quad City family related issues that also prevents having to litigate these issues in court, saving time and money.

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Three factors are use in the determination of whether or not a spousal maintenance is awarded in a Quad City divorce. These three factors include:

• Length of Marriage
• Sacrifices one spouse made for another
• Income of each spouse

In this article by our Quad Cities collaborative divorce attorneys, we explain how these are factored into the decision process and how each weigh on the courts decision.

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