Articles
- Divorce Procedure in Connecticut
- Divorce Options in Connecticut
- NEW: A Comparison of Divorce Mediation, Collaborative Divorce and Litigated Divorce
- NEW: Divorce and Real Estate Issues
- Divorce Mediation and the Marital Residence
- NEW: Couples Who Divorce in Fairfield County Benefit from Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Divorce
- Benefits of the Co-Mediation Model
- Choosing Between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce
- Children and Divorce
- We Can't Communicate! Can We Mediate Our Divorce?
- Using Technology in Divorce Mediation
What are the benefits of co-mediation in divorce mediation?
There are many advantages of using a co-mediation model for divorce mediation. Firstly, the clients have the advantage of two different skill sets that complement each other. The divorce mediators can provide different perspectives to the clients and divide tasks appropriately. In co-mediation, the divorce mediators can model cooperative problem solving behavior and good communication skills. Additionally, having two professional mediators working with you provides a check on divorce mediator biases.
The co-mediation model is used by the court systems to resolve the most difficult family cases and is recognized as the most effective in dealing with complex family issues. Co-mediation helps clients resolve divorce mediation issues as quickly and efficiently as possible.



