Our Divorce Process

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AMMC utilizes a co-mediation model. Clients will work through the process using marriage and family therapists and/or financial professionals. Once a client has completed an aspect of mediation, they will be moved to the next professional.

Our divorce process is as follows:

1. If minor children are going to be factored into mediation (e.g. child custody schedules, parenting plans), this will be the first step, as the child custody schedule can heavily impact child support. (If no children, move to step 3)

2. Once the custody schedules and the parenting plan are complete, clients will meet with one of our CDFA’s to review assets and complete the child support calculator. Clients will then return to mediation to negotiate the separation of assets.

3. If children are NOT factored into mediation, the clients will meet with the CDFA first. The CDFA will provide a list of materials they will need to analyze assets and marital property. Clients will then be given a report explaining assets, accounting for items such as tax implications, penalties, et cetera.

4. Once clients understand their assets, clients will begin mediation to negotiate separation of assets.

5. If clients are able to reach an agreement (full resolution or partial resolution), the mediator will write a contract in the language of the clients’ choosing, which will be reviewed with both clients.

6. If the contract is approved by both clients, it will be sent to an attorney to file with the courts. The contract will eventually reach a judge, who will review the contract; if the judge approves, they will sign, at which point the binding is considered binding and legally enforceable.