Mediation vs. Litigation - Arizona Mediation

The legal system is built around argument and conflict. It’s very nature drives people apart, creating resentments that can last a lifetime. Mediation, on the other hand, is designed to bring insight and understanding and, in the best of cases, replace anger with accord.

We strive to apply the best legal and social methods to make mediation work in Arizona, regardless of the conflict, be it for divorce or business disputes.

Does Mediation Work for Conflict Resolution?

In a study undertaken for the Massachusetts legislature in 1998, survey results showed that…

Over 90% of cases referred for mediation were settled.
The cost of mediation was estimated to be 40% less than for litigation.
A majority of participants reported that they were better able to understand the other party following mediation.
Those who’d been through mediation confirmed that the range of options for settlement was wider than with litigation, and the process completed more quickly.
And, perhaps best of all, the mediation experience changed many participants for the better – about half said they felt that they were better able to handle conflict and seven out of ten reported they have been in fewer arguments in the months following mediation.

Is Arizona Mediation Practical?

It is these facts above that show the benefits of mediation compared to litigation whenever it is possible to do so. In Arizona, mediation drives people to improve the process to getting a divorce or finding business conflict resolution, usually with lower costs in time, stress, money and energy.

AZ Divorce, Divorce Mediators and Agreement House

The Agreement House approach is to take the best elements of a Do-It-Yourself Divorce, where you can determine the shape of your future, while getting advice and guidance from our specialized lawyers, mediators and document preparers – All of this makes it easier to get an AZ divorce for a lower cost in money, time and stress.

Our AZ divorce method is called Assisted Divorce where we give you the freedom to make your own decisions, while guiding you through the more difficult aspects of finances, child custody, property and other issues. The result is an AZ divorce that gives both parties what they want, with the potential for a better future.

This process is facilitated by our divorce mediators, several of whom are also attorneys and know the ins and outs of both court divorces and finding alternate solutions in the comfort of their offices. Our divorce mediators help you come to a decision that benefits both parties, a solution that neither side may have thought of yet. Our divorce mediators are backed by legal and financial professionals and supplmented by document preparers who can assist in documenting every aspect of the agreement and getting it processed as efficiently as possible.

AZ Divorce Lawyers and Divorce Mediators – Meet our Team

Our lawyers and mediators have over 100 years of combined experience in AZ divorce cases, child custody, alimony, elder care and financial issues, as well as workplace conflict resolution and HOA disputes. Our team can help you through every step of your dispute resolution, or oversee your negotiations and get involved when you hit a snag.

Let us mediate your next dispute and you will see the benefits of guided negotiation through mediation and the non-aggressive application of law. Call us today for more information or to make an appointment – 480-496-2201.

Arizona Child Support and Other Factors

Two of the primary concerns with divorcing couples is who will get custody and how they will be supported. Our Arizona mediation services are bolstered by the services of certified family law specialists and mediators who have decades of experience, allowing couples to work together not only to determine Arizona child support factors, but also to modify existing custody, visitation and support arrangements.

Arizona Mediation Services - Phoenix Mediators

Agreement House provides Arizona mediation services for divorce, business partners and other conflict resolution to solve disputes without going to court. Our attorneys, mediators and document preparers provide legal and financial knowledge, guided negotiation and document processing to give you the best conflict resolution experience possible and to make Arizona mediation a reality. Our mediators can work from our offices in the Metro Phoenix area or can meet with you elsewhere in the Valley.

Agreement House mediators serve the Metro Phoenix area including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler and Ahwatukee, and other locations across Arizona, at our offices or yours.