QUESTION:
Are there alternatives to the court process to resolve the issues from the breakdown of a marriage?
ANSWER:
The court process is just one method to determine issues arising from the breakdown of a marriage. There are several alternate methods which can effectively resolve family law disputes.
One option is mediation, which involves a neutral, third party (a mediator) who is trained to isolate and narrow the issues between the separated couple to help them reach an agreement. Depending on the complexity of the issues…