Despite your best efforts, you and your partner have decided that divorce is the best option. However, you also intend to remain on good terms as you move on with your lives. Alternative dispute resolution may provide the framework you need to resolve potentially contentious issues without destroying your working relationship.
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce originated in Minnesota in the early 1990's. The process involves divorce litigants agreeing to forego court proceedings and work together to gather information, consult with experts, and bring matters to a conclusion by agreement. The evolution of early neutral evaluation has reduced the number of collaborative divorces.

How the “Getting to Yes” Methodology Can Help in Your Divorce Mediation
Written by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury in 1981, the bestselling book Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In has become a go-to resource for working through challenging negotiations. As it turns out, the “getting to yes” methodology can also be very helpful in mediating difficult divorce agreements. Below are some key insights…

Two Americas? A Look at Marriage and Divorce Statistics for the Very Rich and Very Poor
Are marriage and divorce different for the very rich and very poor? One oft-cited statistic is that 50% of marriages end in divorce, but that doesn’t account for income disparity, nor does it account for the fact that many divorces are from second and third marriages. Still, a look at marriage rates in recent years…

A Brief History of Collaborative Divorce in Minnesota
Lawyer Stuart Webb created collaborative divorce right here in Minneapolis in 1990 due to his frustration at the red tape surrounding the end of marriages. He refused to keep going to court on the behalf of divorcing clients, instead helping them work out their differences outside of court. He decided to turn his more difficult…