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Carol F. DelzerFounder &
Attorney-Mediator
Family Law Center was founded to
assist people in resolving the issues surrounding divorce as peacefully and painlessly as
possible.
We handle more divorce mediation cases than any other practice
in the greater Sacramento area.
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t Alternatives in the Divorce Process
Limited Legal Services:
For clients who represent
themselves, but utilize an attorney
for specific services, such as reviewing legal documents or
for legal advice.
limited legal services mediation collaborative cooperative litigation
Mediation: An affordable
alternative where a mediator acts as
a neutral third party who helps define and settle legal and other difficult issues
limited legal services mediation collaborative cooperative litigation
Collaborative:A structured
process to express and resolve
conflict in a non-adversarial
environment; the objective is
settlement, not trial.
limited legal services mediation collaborative cooperative litigation
Cooperative:A process with the
features of a collaborative divorce that
retains the option of going to court
if absolutely necessary
limited legal services mediation collaborative cooperative litigation
Litigation:An
adversarial process that turns to the
court to solve
problems
limited legal services mediation collaborative cooperative litigation
Comparing Divorce Alternatives
limited legal services
mediation collaborative practice
cooperative litigation
Settlement Oriented or Adversarial,
Depending on the Parties
Settlement Oriented; Affordable
Settlement Oriented; Affordable
Settlement Oriented if Clients and Attorneys Cooperate
Adversarial; Often Costly to
Go to Court
Settlement Oriented or Adversarial?
t Alternatives in the Divorce Process
Comparing Divorce Alternatives
limited legal services
mediation collaborative practice
cooperative litigation
Parties Represent
Themselves
Neutral Third Party
(Mediator)
Each Spouse Has Own Attorney
Each Spouse Has Own Attorney
Each Spouse Has Own
Attorney in Court
Level of Attorney Involvement
t Alternatives in the Divorce Process
Comparing Divorce Alternatives
limited legal services
mediation collaborative practice
cooperative litigation
Provides Legal Document Review and Preparation
Focuses on Problem Solving
Client-Focused Problem Solving
Legal-Oriented Problem Solving
Focus is on Grievances, Blame and
Winning
Process Emphasis
t Alternatives in the Divorce Process
Comparing Divorce Alternatives
limited legal services
mediation collaborative practice
cooperative litigation
Helps You Retain Control
over Case
You Maintain Control & No
Court Appearance
You Maintain Control & Usually No
Court Appearance
Attorneys Keep Control
and Use Court When Needed
Court Appearance &
Gives the Judge Control
Who Gets to Decide?
t Alternatives in the Divorce Process
t Keeping the Cost Down What Will
This Cost? How Can We
Keep The Costs Down?
How Can We Keep the Cost Down? “Divorce Done Differently” begins with a client and one of our attorneys making every reasonable effort to establish an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation between all parties. In this environment, we usually find we can arrive at cooperative solutions and preserve each spouse’s dignity, resulting in lower conflict -- very often at a reduced cost.
What Will This Cost? Factors influencing what a
divorce case will cost include the level of cooperation from both parties and unforeseen issues that arise during the divorce.
There are many things a client can do to reduce the pain of divorce for you and your family. Our attorney-mediators have many years of experience helping clients minimize the emotional toll of divorce.
What About the Emotional Costs?
To Minimize Emotional Costs, We Help People…
#1 Transition from Marriage Partners to “Parenting Partners.”
#2 Gain the other parent’s trust by keeping agreements and promises.
#3 Learn to keep money issues and children issues separate.
#4 Understand that saying bad things about the other parent hurts children, who love both parents. #5 Let small irritations about
theother parent go. Stick to the big concerns and you’ll get more respect.
To Minimize Emotional Costs, We Help People…
#6 Learn to avoid putting children in the middle of adult disputes.
#7 Be positive role models for children. Focus on making the best of things and so will your children.#8 Learn to cooperate. A
cooperative environment between parents make children feel safe. #9 See that having
relationships with both parents is key; children suffer when divorce disrupts a relationship.
#10 Believe that simple courtesy often is the best answer. Legal battles rarely help. Learn to get along.
t Other Issues Our Attorneys Can Handle
Unmarried Parents Domestic Partnerships Settlement Option Analysis Cash Flow and Support Estate Planning- Wills and Trusts
Interfacing with Financial Advisers
Working with Other Specialists
Q & A
“Divorce Done
Differently”
Q & A