Negotiation
Negotiation is an out of court process between parties and attorneys to resolve family law issues without going to trial. The negotiation process can involve a series of letters between attorneys with offers and counter-offers and/or in person meetings with attorneys and clients. The biggest drawback with this approach is that without a skilled mediator or arbitrator, the communication patterns that a couple has experienced throughout the decline of their relationship may inhibit productive negotiations. Direct negotiation without the involvement of attorneys is also not generally successful for this reason.