Albuquerque Divorce Mediation Attorney
When you are going through a divorce, separation or custody conflict, disagreements and conflicts can cause unexpected and expensive delays. When making crucial decisions about child custody, spousal support, property division and other matters, it can be extremely helpful to have the support of a neutral facilitator, or mediator, who can guide you towards an amicable resolution with minimal cost.
Furthermore, mediation isn’t only for divorcing couples; it can be for anyone involved in a disagreement who desires to avoid the court system. Those disagreements may involve child custody disputes between former partners, child support disputes or disputes over property division.
At Cortez Family Law, our Albuquerque family law attorneys stand ready to assist you with family mediation services that are tailored to meet your family’s unique needs. We want you to set the pace of your divorce proceedings and we will always keep you apprised of your legal options.
Mediation
Divorce mediation allows you and your spouse or former partner to sit down with an attorney trained in family mediation services to resolve your case with one point of contact and one fee. At Cortez Family Law, our attorneys will meet with both parties in an attempt to mediate all of your legal issues. You may have an idea of how to resolve the custody or property division, but require assistance to set child support or alimony. This may be achieved through one meeting or several meetings. You control the settlement, you control the final decision, and you and your partner share one attorney and one fee. With mediation, you avoid high court costs, prolonged litigation and unexpected court results that litigation brings with it. Our attorneys, Michelle Cortez and William Hoskovec, are both trained mediators.
Collaborative Law
A collaborative divorce differs in that you and your spouse both retain attorneys and agree to avoid conflict and litigation in the divorce or custody process. As a dignified alternative to court, a collaborative divorce is an empowering first step that gives your family control over the crucial decisions you need to make to plan for your future. At Cortez Family Law, we approach the collaborative process with an attempt to minimize the negative impact on the family unit as a whole—especially if there are children involved. Michelle Cortez is trained in Collaborative Law and works with other attorneys trained in collaborative law. Together we will help you resolve the divorce outside court with the assistance of a divorce coach.
Contact Our Albuquerque, New Mexico Divorce Mediation Lawyers
At Cortez Family Law, we believe that mediation is in the best interests of divorcing spouses and their families because it involves a commitment to give open and honest disclosure and allows you and your family to maintain a high standard of dignity. While either mediation or the collaborative process can help divorcing spouses settle their differences amicably, we do not recommend Collaborative Divorce or mediation services for use in domestic violence situations. If you and your spouse are divorcing with manageable conflict, contact us to learn how we can help you today.