Alternative Dispute Resolution

When most people think about resolving a legal dispute, they picture a courtroom — a judge, formal procedures, and a decision handed down by someone who may have little context for the complexities of their particular situation. Alternative Dispute… Read More

Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process in which a neutral third party — the mediator — helps you and the other party work through your differences and reach agreements that work for your family. Unlike a court proceeding, where a judge ma… Read More

Special Master

In some family law cases, the complexity of the issues — or the pace of the court’s docket — makes it difficult to resolve disputes quickly through the traditional court process. A Special Master is an experienced, neutral professional appo… Read More

Consensual Special Magistrate

For parties who want the structure and finality of decision-making provided by a more traditional court proceeding — but with greater flexibility, privacy, and control over scheduling — a Consensual Special Magistrate (CSM) may be an ideal option… Read More