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Coffee with Claire #40 – Commonly Asked Questions Blog Series

December 17, 2018

What are ADR options in a divorce or custody proceeding?

 Writer’s note: This blog series is meant to act as responses to “quick” questions you may have for attorneys.  Think of these answers as a “quick” answer you might receive over coffee from your friendly neighborhood attorney.

 

ADR is a great option in many divorce and custody proceedings.  It can maintain relationships and save parents money.  Popular ADR methods in Minnesota family law cases include:

• Mediation, where a neutral helps the parties resolve their conflict or dispute; or


• Social Early Neutral Evaluation (SENE), where two neutrals (one male, one female) helps parties in a divorce or custody resolve kid disputes – custody, parenting time, holiday schedule, etc.


• Financial Early Neutral Evaluation (FENE), where one neutral helps parties (usually only in divorce cases) resolve financial disputes – child support, spousal maintenance, property division, etc.

ADR is not appropriate in every case.  If there is domestic violence, or one spouse/party is unavailable, ADR may not be the best option.  However, for many it can save time, money, and relationships.

If you have questions about a divorce or custody proceeding, or the estate planning process, please contact Claire Tralle to set up a free initial telephone call.

 

The information in the Coffee with Claire series are intended to provide information only.  No legal advice is being provided or implied via this blog post.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by providing this information.  An attorney-client relationship with Tralle Law, LLC is formed only after a retainer contact is signed by all parties.