Why choose divorce Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) over divorce litigation?

Consider this:

• The cost of divorce litigation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is skyrocketing
• Litigation focuses on past injustices and breeds revenge
• Divorce litigation can be harmful to children.

In Family Law and divorce matters, various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can be used to resolve conflict using positive cooperation-based strategies instead of the adversarial techniques that lead to litigation. Mary L. Davidson is an experienced Mediator, Arbitrator and Judge who is available to assist divorcing couples and their attorneys with all forms of Family Law and divorce ADR, including:

• Divorce Mediation
• Divorce Arbitration
• Mediation-Arbitration
• Parenting Consulting
• Rent-a-Judge
• Divorce with Dignity

In Minnesota, Divorce ADR can be used to resolve all of the issues in a divorce, or may only be needed for particular contested issues. For example, if you and your spouse have successfully negotiated child custody, child support and spousal maintenance, but you can't agree on how your marital property and debt is to be divided, you can try an ADR method.

One of the real benefits of Divorce ADR is its flexibility. You may choose an Arbitration format that closely resembles litigation and trial; you may hire a Mediator to help you and your spouse work out your issues, or you may settle on something in between. When you have the opportunity to resolve any portion of your divorce or custody dispute without going to court, you stand to save significant time, energy and expense. When you choose Mary Davidson for your Mediator, Arbitrator or Judge, you enjoy the benefit of a retired Minnesota Family Court Judge who believes in the possibility of divorce with dignity.

Please feel free to contact Mary to discuss the various methods of divorce ADR or to set up a meeting.