The Associated Press discusses the options of collaborative divorce and mediation.
David Crary writes (excerpt):
In contrast to mediation, in which divorcing couples entrust a resolution to a single neutral mediator, collaborative divorce involves the use of attorneys for each party, often joined by other expert consultants. But the lawyers, instead of sparring, pledge from the outset to work together in crafting an outcome that is fair to all.
“Most clients in a dispute are looking for an honorable peace, not war,” Boston lawyer David Hoffman wrote in recent op-ed for The Christian Science Monitor. . . .
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The firm analyzed 199 of its recent divorce cases, and found that mediation, collaborative divorce and litigation all produced high rates of successful settlement. Mediation was by far the least expensive option, with a median cost of $6,600, compared to $19,723 for a collaborative divorce, $26,830 for settlements negotiated by rival lawyers, and $77,746 for full-scale litigation.
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Mediation is another popular option for divorces . . . .
“At the heart of mediation is the belief that people can solve their own problems,” said Carl Schneider, a psychologist . . . .
we can advocate peace when we admit that peace is something that we earn but we can not talk peace when we allow stereotyping hatred segeragtion and prejudices in the globe for example every one wants peace but at hte sometime we needs to practice the wards i mentioned above and infact that the obstacle of peace and htat is why we never gain peace in this world