004: Peaceful Approaches to Family Law Conflict - Mediation and Other Peacekeeping Solutions

Children First Family Law - Transforming how families navigate the challenging landscape of divorce.

Join Krista Nash as she delves into family law, revealing how to navigate divorce and legal disputes with compassion and clarity.

In this episode, Krista uncovers the financial incentives that can lead attorneys to favor contentious litigation over peaceful resolutions, potentially to the detriment of families. Discover the transformative impact of choosing legal representation that prioritizes amicable solutions and the well-being of children over prolonged court battles.

Krista shares her expertise in mediation and negotiation, illustrating how an attorney with a mediator's heart can be pivotal during divorce proceedings. Explore the benefits of mediation, from crafting comprehensive settlement documents to utilizing virtual platforms to reduce tension. Learn about private judges, parenting coordinators, and decision-makers' roles and how these professionals can help resolve disputes outside the courtroom.

Upcoming guests The Hon. (Ret.) Angela Arkin, The Hon. Robert Lung, and psychologist Dr. Kathleen McNamara will offer insights into the advantages of staying out of court and the effects of family law on children. Krista emphasizes transparency and integrity in legal practice, urging a move away from incentive-driven litigation.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Financial incentives in family law and their impact on amicable solutions.
• Importance of selecting attorneys with a mediator's heart for divorce proceedings.
• Benefits and complexities of mediation, including virtual platforms and comprehensive settlement documents.
• Role of private judges, parenting coordinators, and decision-makers in non-adversarial resolutions.
• Cooperative law and its advantages in achieving peaceful, legal outcomes.
• Insights from judicial perspectives on staying out of court for family disputes.
• Impact of family law on children and the significance of maintaining peaceful resolutions.

Resources from this Episode

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All states have different laws; be sure you are checking out your state laws specifically surrounding divorce. Krista is a licensed attorney in Colorado and Wyoming but is not providing through this podcast legal advice. Please be sure to seek independent legal counsel in your area for your specific situation.

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