Child custody and support issues associated with divorce and paternity cases almost always generate emotional upheaval. The traditional adversarial court process far too often only serves to fan the flames of these emotions by focusing on one party emerging as the “winner.” Judicial officers who work in these areas know that separating families into winners and losers is counterproductive, especially for the child … [Read more...] about ADR Questions: New Supreme Court Video Provides Answers
Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law Cases
Judge Elizabeth Tavitas presides in Lake County Superior Court Civil Division 3 where she partners with magistrates and family law attorneys to help parents spend less time in court and more time focused on their children and areas of agreement. Across Indiana, courts are embracing cooperative parenting and Alternative Dispute Resolution programs to give litigants the tools needed to become partners where possible … [Read more...] about Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law Cases