Go to the website of Adam J. Berner, Esq. at                    http://www.mediationoffices.com/pg1.cfmand read                  about divorce mediation and its benefits. Then, click on the "Collaborative Law"                  topic under the “Services” tab and read about the collaborative law process.                

Also, read the article entitled “An Overview of Divorce Mediation, For Family Law                  Paralegals”.                 

Source: An Overview of Divorce Mediation, For Family Law Paralegals.                  Retrieved from                    http://www.coloradodivorcemediation.com/lawyers/paralegals.asp.                 

Now go to the Discussion and respond to the following:

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of mediation and collaborative law in divorce cases?
• How can the paralegal maximize his or her role in the divorce mediation/settlement process, as well as being more effective in the entire divorce process?