Case Evaluation

This is a relatively new method that can be used by couples who are coming to impasse on issues in their mediation or collaborative practice case.  An issue (or several) is submitted with a statement of facts to a case evaluator, who is usually a retired judge, but sometimes a very experienced divorce lawyer.  The evaluator gives the clients a read on how he or she believes this issue would be addressed by the Court.  The couple then returns to mediation (or collaborative practice) to try to finish up their agreements.