Alaska Mediation Lawyer

The Otterson Law & Mediation, P.C. provides mediation and facilitation in multiple areas, legal or not.

What is a Mediator?

A mediator is a trained neutral person who helps people make settlement discussions productive. Even if trained in the law, a mediator does not give legal advice and does not make decisions. The mediator’s role is to help you find the best solutions on your own, and reach agreement about them.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is the process in which a neutral and independent third person helps parties involved in a conflict to reach a voluntary and mutually acceptable settlement of their differences. Mediation is well suited for disputes which do not involve terribly complex legal issues or where the participants have already obtained independent legal advice. It can be a productive and less expensive way to sort through the issues, settling the easy ones and generating creative options for the difficult ones. Even parties who are represented by counsel in litigation can often profit from mediation, either to facilitate private settlement conferences with the attorneys present, or to winnow out the issues that the attorneys don’t need to spend their time on.

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How Mediation Can Help Alaskan Families

Otterson Law & Mediation, P.C. offers mediation as a constructive approach to resolving family law disputes in Alaska. Mediation provides a neutral, confidential setting where parties can collaboratively find solutions.

Divorce/Separation

Mediation facilitates productive discussions, helping couples reach agreements on property division, support, and parenting plans outside of court.

Adult Guardianship: Families can utilize mediation to determine the best care arrangements for incapacitated adults, ensuring their needs are met while preserving family relationships.

Minor Guardianship: Mediation assists in resolving disputes regarding guardianship, focusing on the child’s well-being and fostering cooperative solutions.

Custody & Visitation: Mediation helps parents create mutually acceptable parenting plans, prioritizing the child’s best interests and minimizing conflict.

Prenuptials: Couples can use mediation to discuss and negotiate prenuptial agreements, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding.

Decedent’s Estates (Probate): Mediation provides a forum for heirs to resolve probate disputes, preserving family relationships and avoiding costly litigation.

Family Business: Mediation assists families in resolving business disputes, facilitating communication and finding solutions that support both the business and family harmony.

In Alaska, where community connections matter, mediation offers a respectful and efficient way to resolve family law matters. Otterson Law & Mediation, P.C. provides experienced mediators to guide families toward lasting agreements.