Rochester MN Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Attorney

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a process in which disputes are resolved by encouraging couples to reach decisions themselves, giving them the tools to reach those decisions. It also keeps more of the decision-making power in your divorce in your hands and out of the court’s hands. We use mediation techniques to help divorcing couples in a number of ways.

Utilizing ADR as part of your divorce or family law matter can help bring about real solutions that are functional and are more likely to meet the needs of the involved parties.

At Wintering Law Office, Ltd., our Rochester alternative dispute resolution attorney has been helping individuals and families successfully deal with their family law challenges through mediation for more than 20 years. We have employed mediation in a variety of settings, including:

  • Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution where a third party neutral conducts a process that is similar to a mini-trial. The arbitrator is able to actively pursue relevant information in order to reach a resolution.
  • Mediation can be used before or during a divorce. If your divorce is currently at an impasse and is not moving forward, mediation can be a tool to help the parties feel that their concerns are being heard and validated. Used before a divorce, mediation can help the parties understand what issues are going to be the source of friction and which may have common ground. Following a divorce, mediation can be a useful tool for resolving difficult issues without having to resort to the courts again.
  • Early neutral evaluation (ENE) is a process in which two evaluators come in and perform an analysis of how the divorce is likely to come out. This is in place of an expensive full-blown custody study. It can help you see how things are likely to be resolved. Having that knowledge often helps divorcing couples reach decisions with less acrimony.

Our family law attorney can act as your mediator in going through these processes or act as your neutral mediator, evaluator.

Olmsted County ADR Practitioner

For effective and compassionate guidance when you are facing a family law challenge, from divorce to custody agreements, turn to  Wintering Law office, Ltd. Our Minnesota ADR Neutral can help you create a future that will work for you. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 507-281-5857 or simply contact us online. We accept credit cards for our clients’ convenience.