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 Mediation vs. Litigation


MediationLitigation

Cost Savings:

$160 an hour total
($80 an hour per party)
$5000-$7000 retainer per party
(or higher depending on the case)
The time for "discovery" is eliminated"Discovery" of legal information needed for litigation takes time and can be costly
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

Time-Efficient:

Mediation expedites a resolutionLitigation can result in a long court case, taking months or even years
By being done sooner, 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 apointments 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
Fair and Just SolutionsYou may not like the court imposed decisions and feel they are unfair, and that you didn't have a say
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

Improves Communication When Parties Need to Maintain a Relationship:

Collaborative and respectful communication between partiesArgumentative and added frustration with the other party
Can address important emotional issuesEach party communicates only with their own attorney
Positive Communication Skills are learnedParties 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 Individual:

Parties are more likely to follow mediated agreementsCourt imposed judgments are followed less than mediated agreements causing future problems
Client-OrientedTears up people emotionally and financially
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