Currently I am not accepting new clients, whereas I am spending time researching and writing psychology and self-help books.
Thank you for your interest.
$60 - $160
Dr. Scott Poland

Psychology and Mediation

Dr. Scott Poland
Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Mediator
Psychotherapy, Counseling, Marriage Counseling,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mediation, Divorce Mediation
Map it P.O. Box 272432
Fort Collins, CO 80527


Benefits of Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation


MediationLitigation

Cost Savings:

$160 an hour total
($80 an hour per party)
$5000-$7000 retainer per party or
$10,000-$14,000 total to start
Typical cost of divorce $320-$1,280
(2-8 hours is typical)
$10,000-$14,000 or more total
(50% of litigated divorces cost over
$50,000 per the film DivorceCorp)
No hidden fees"Scheduling Fees" of often $1,500 on top of hourly fees.
Child support Negotiations:
$160 an hour ($80 per party)
Often $3,500 for Child Support Mediations or Updates
Money saved can benefit the familyMoney spent results in further resentment toward one's ex-spouse

Time-Efficient

Mediation expedites the divorce processLitigation can result in the divorce being delayed months or even years
By being done earlier, parties get to move on with their own lives quickerThe drawn out process prevents one from starting over with their lives
Evening and some weekend appointments are availableThe courts are open limited times

Control of the Process:

The parties get the final sayLawyers battle each other in court and the judge gets the final say
EmpoweringStressful
Parties get to solve their own challenges & create their own solutionsProposed solutions are shot down by the other party's attorney
Peaceful ProcessHostile Process
Win-WinWin-Lose or Lose-Lose
Confidential ProcessCourt records and transcripts can be public records spreading your private life and information to the public
Fair and Just SolutionsYou may not like the court imposed decisions and feel they are unfair, and that you didn't have a say

Improves Future Communication:
In Order to Raise the Children Together Productively

Collaborative and respectful communcation with ex-to-beArgumentative and added frustration with your ex-spouse
Can address important emotional issuesEach spouse communicates only with their own attorney
Positive communication skills are learnedAfter divorce, ex-spouses still do not know how to communicate productively, creating possible future disputes
Sometimes parties receive the apology and forgiveness they inwardly seekLitigation and court often results in more anger and frustration
Humor is allowed as appropriateHumor rarely exists in court proceedings

Impact on the Family:

Parents are more likely to follow mediated agreementsCourt imposed judgements are followed less than mediated agreements causing future problems
Family OrientedTears up families
Extended family accepts the divorceExtended family hates the ex from dragging their child through a long and expensive divorce
People get to move on with their livesPeople feel a constant burden and find it sometimes impossible to get on with their lives while in litigation