Definition Assisted Negotiation - a form of mediation whereby the parties work informally with a neutral third party to develop a separation agreement.
Application in Divorce Assisted negotiation includes a variety of avenues divorcing parties may use to achieve a settlement and thus avoid litigation. With the help of a third party to ease tension and introduce options, many spouses are capable of reaching an agreement that is mutually beneficial to all those involved.

See also Mediation; Arbitration; Collaborative Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution.

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  1. Divorce is a Deal
    Divorce is a business deal with three salient considerations. They are: 1. The allocation of assets and liabilities. 2. Spousal support, if any. 3. Custody and support of children, if any.
    Contributed on 4/18/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
    Category: Divorce Procedure  (Applicable in All States)
  2. A Better View
    It is often said that spouses negotiating their own settlement are too deep in the forest to see beyond the trees. A third party to shine a little light on a divorce situation may lead to a quicker settlement with less emotional trauma with minimal legal fees.
    Contributed on 4/18/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
    Category: Mediation  (Applicable in All States)
  3. Negotiate with a written plan with alternatives.
    Be proactive: (1) Be clear on the issue by stating an overall statement of the situation in one sentence; (2) gather any needed facts and be sure of their accuracy -- never assume; (3) write out three plans -- one you would like to see happen and two more that you can live with so you have options; (4) be able to articulate why each solution would be of benefit to not only you, but others involved (5) when you feel confident that your facts are correct and your solutions make sense, approach the other and ask for a time to meet to see if the issue can be resolve.
    Contributed on 6/17/2008 by: Mediation Works North, Inc.Hibbing, MN[Total Submissions: 5]
    Category: Negotiations  (Applicable in All States)
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