Wherever you are
in your divorce or family reorganization journey
CHOOSE
PEACE
through RL's mediation and collaborative law services
(Available online & in-person)
Wherever you are
in your divorce or family reorganization journey
CHOOSE
PEACE
through RL's mediation and collaborative law services
(Available online & in-person)
Wherever you are
in your divorce or family reorganization journey
CHOOSE
PEACE
through RL's mediation & collaborative law services
(Available online & in-person)
Is Mediation or Collaborative Law Right
for My Family?
Compare Process Options & see for yourself
__________________
Divorce or family reorganization is a distressing and costly journey, whether you’re leaving or being left.
The process you and your spouse/partner choose to legally end your relationship has a lot to do with the degree to which you and your family will be negatively impacted.
The more contentious the process, the greater the negative impact on you, your loved ones (including children) and your finances.
Litigation is the most contentious process, followed by arbitration. Mediation and collaborative law are low-conflict, peacemaking processes that minimize distress and costs.
Mediation and collaborative law share many similarities. Both are voluntary. You and your spouse/partner must jointly agree to participate but each of you make all decisions working towards a mutually acceptable goal. If in the end you’re not able to reach an equitable resolution, you each have veto power.
The key feature of mediation is the mediator. A mediator is a neutral and impartial helper (meaning they have no stake in the outcome and no preference for one party over another). They help you and your spouse/partner resolve divorce or family reorganization issues, such as child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support and division of property and debt.
Mediators come from a variety of backgrounds, including law, finance, and psychology. Rickett Law’s (RL) mediator, Cathi Rickett, is a lawyer-mediator (meaning she earned a JD and is a member of the Oregon State Bar). Cathi knows first-hand that courts often fail families and feels the peacemaking processes of either mediation or collaborative law better serve families in the long run. Her passion for mediation and collaborative law are evident in her empathy, support, facilitation, communication and problem-solving skills. She will help you and your spouse/partner achieve a mutually acceptable divorce or family reorganization agreement.
In collaborative law, there’s typically no mediator. Instead, you and your spouse/partner each have your own team which includes a collaborative lawyer for each of you, and neutral professionals in fields such as finance and child psychology. RL can serve as a collaborative lawyer in this process, providing legal counsel, advocacy, and settlement expertise.
In both mediation and collaborative law, sessions are private and all participants must agree to rules of confidentiality and privilege.
This is a broad overview. To more fully explore your options, click on the “Options” button below.
Advantages of Mediation & Collaboartive Law
(AS compared to litigation)
PUTS YOU
IN CONTROL
REDUCES
CONFLICT
SAVES
MONEY
PROTECTS
PRIVACY
Is Mediation or Collaborative
Law Right for My Family?
Is PEACEMAKING Right for My Family?
Compare Process Options & see for yourself
Compare Mediation & Collaborative Law to Other OPTIONS THAT are MORE Costly & CONTENTIOUS
__________________
Divorce or family reorganization is a distressing and costly journey, whether you’re leaving or being left. The process you and your spouse/partner choose to legally end your relationship has a lot to do with the degree to which you and your family will be negatively impacted.
The general rule is the more contentious the process, the greater the negative impact on you, your spouse/partner and loved ones, including children.
Litigation is the most contentious process, followed by arbitration. Mediation and Collaborative law are low-conflict, peacemaking processes that minimize distress and costs.
Mediation and collaborative law share many similarities. Both are voluntary. You and your spouse/partner must jointly agree to participate. You and your spouse/partner make all decisions. Each of you has veto power. Although, the goal is to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Sessions are private. All participants must agree to rules of confidentiality and privilege.
The key feature of mediation is the mediator. A mediator is neutral and impartial helper (meaning they have no stake in the outcome and no preference for one party over another). They help you and your spouse/partner resolve divorce or family reorganization issues, like child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support and division of property and debt.
Mediators come from a variety of backgrounds, like law, finance, and psychology. Rickett Law’s (RL) mediator, Cathi Rickett, is a lawyer-mediator (meaning she earned a JD and is a member of the Oregon State Bar). Cathi knows first-hand that courts often fail families. She loves mediation. Her skills in mediation—including empathy, support, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving—will help you and your spouse/partner achieve a mutually acceptable divorce or family reorganization agreement.
In collaborative law, there’s typically no mediator. Instead, you and your spouse/partner work with a team—including you and your spouse/partner, collaborative lawyers for each of you, and neutral professionals in fields like finance and child psychology. RL serves as a collaborative lawyer in this process, providing legal counsel, advocacy, and settlement expertise.
This is a broad overview. To more fully explore your options, click on the “Options” button below.
Advantages of
Mediation & Collaborative Law
(AS compared to litigation)
PUTS YOU IN CONTROL
REDUCES
CONFLICT
SAVES
MONEY
collaborative law is one-third the cost of litigation & mediation is even less
PROTECTS
PRIVACY
Is Mediation or Collaborative
Law Right for My Family?
Compare Process Options & see for yourself
__________________
Divorce or family reorganization is a distressing and costly journey, whether you’re leaving or being left. The process you and your spouse/partner choose to legally end your relationship has a lot to do with the degree to which you and your family will be negatively impacted.
The general rule is the more contentious the process, the greater the negative impact on you, your spouse/partner and loved ones, including children.
Litigation is the most contentious process, followed by arbitration. Mediation and Collaborative law are low-conflict, peacemaking processes that minimize distress and costs.
READ MORE . . .
Mediation and collaborative law share many similarities. Both are voluntary. You and your spouse/partner must jointly agree to participate. You and your spouse/partner make all decisions. Each of you has veto power. Although, the goal is to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Sessions are private. All participants must agree to rules of confidentiality and privilege.
The key feature of mediation is the mediator. A mediator is neutral and impartial helper (meaning they have no stake in the outcome and no preference for one party over another). They help you and your spouse/partner resolve divorce or family reorganization issues, like child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support and division of property and debt.
Mediators come from a variety of backgrounds, like law, finance, and psychology. Rickett Law’s (RL) mediator, Cathi Rickett, is a lawyer-mediator (meaning she earned a JD and is a member of the Oregon State Bar). Cathi knows first-hand that courts often fail families. She loves mediation. Her skills in mediation—including empathy, support, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving—will help you and your spouse/partner achieve a mutually acceptable divorce or family reorganization agreement.
In collaborative law, there’s typically no mediator. Instead, you and your spouse/partner work with a team—including you and your spouse/partner, collaborative lawyers for each of you, and neutral professionals in fields like finance and child psychology. RL serves as a collaborative lawyer in this process, providing legal counsel, advocacy, and settlement expertise.
This is a broad overview. To more fully explore your options, click on the “Options” button below.
Advantages of Mediation & Collaboartive Law
(AS compared to litigation)
PUTS YOU
IN CONTROL
REDUCES
CONFLICT
processes minimize conflict, which negatively impacts you, your children (if you have them), your loved ones & your finances
SAVES
MONEY
collaborative law is one-third the cost of litigation & mediation is even less
PROTECTS
PRIVACY
your personal matters are publicaly aired; whereas in peacemaking processes these matters remain private
Mediation and collaborative law offer these benefits and many more, including less formality, more predictability, more flexibility, greater efficiency and more protections for children.
“The time is always right to do what is right”
Martin Luther King Jr.
HOw much is this going to cost?
Pay as you go or purchase a package & save
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Mediation and collaborative law services cost $175 per hour. Payment is due at time of service or upon completion of drafted documents. Alternatively, you may save by purchasing hourly blocks of mediation or collaborative law services up front.
The total hours of services your family needs depends on the complexity of your matter. This may be difficult to gauge, especially at the outset. Hourly packages provide the flexibility you need to achieve the best outcome for your family.
To discuss the best course of action for your family, click the “Contact RL” button below
Mediation Packages
BASIC
no children, no spousal support & minimal property & debt
FOUR HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Two Edits per Document
PLUS
SIX HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Four Edits per Document
EXTRA
EIGHT HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Six Edits per Document
LEARN MORE . . .
- The Plus Package may also be appropriate for parties with grown children, spousal support, and minimal property and debt.
- Blocks of mediation hours may be purchased in the same manner as collaborative law packages.
- “Minimal property and debt” means (1) no retirement, (2) no stocks or bonds, (3) no business interests, (4) no inheritances, (5) no lottery or prize income, (5) no annuities, (6) no trusts, (7) no bankruptcy, and (8) no disputed credit card debt.
- Document preparation available to parties filing as co-petitioners. Includes all documents required for divorce or family reorganization. Filing fees and other associated fees are not included.
- Package terms may vary to meet party needs. Exact terms are contained in the Participation Agreement.
- Total costs shown. Parties are jointly and severally liable.
- Rickett Law, L L C reserves the right to deny services to anyone.
Collaborative Law packages
FOUR
HOURS
Your four hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting.
SIX
HOURS
Your six hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting.
EIGHT
HOURS
Your eight hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting.
LEARN MORE . . .
- Document preparation available to parties filing as co-petitioners. Includes all documents required for divorce or family reorganization. Filing fees and other associated fees are not included.
- Parties are jointly and severally liable for payment at time of service or upon completion of drafted documents.
- Rickett Law, L L C reserves the right to deny services to anyone.
HOw much is this going to cost?
HOw much will this cost?
Pay as you go or purchase a package & save
__________________
Mediation and collaborative law services cost $175 per hour. Payment is due at time of service or upon completion of drafted documents. Alternatively, you may save by purchasing hourly blocks of mediation or collaborative law services up front.
The total hours of services your family needs depends on the complexity of your matter. This may be difficult to gauge, especially at the outset. Hourly packages provide the flexibility you need to achieve the best outcome for your family.
To discuss the best course of action for your family, click the “Contact RL” button below.
Mediation Packages
BASIC
no children, no spousal support & minimal property & debt
FOUR HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Two Edits per Document
PLUS
SIX HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Four Edits per Document
EXTRA
EIGHT HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Six Edits per Document
BASIC
no children, no spousal support & minimal property & debt
FOUR HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Two Edits per Document
PLUS
SIX HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Four Edits per Document
EXTRA
EIGHT HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Six Edits per Document
LEARN MORE . . .
- The Plus Package may also be appropriate for parties with grown children, spousal support, and minimal property and debt.
- Blocks of mediation hours may be purchased in the same manner as collaborative law packages.
- “Minimal property and debt” means (1) no retirement, (2) no stocks or bonds, (3) no business interests, (4) no inheritances, (5) no lottery or prize income, (5) no annuities, (6) no trusts, (7) no bankruptcy, and (8) no disputed credit card debt.
- Document preparation available to parties filing as co-petitioners. Includes all documents required for divorce or family reorganization. Filing fees and other associated fees are not included.
- Package terms may vary to meet party needs. Exact terms are contained in the Participation Agreement.
- Total costs shown. Parties are jointly and severally liable.
- Rickett Law, L L C reserves the right to deny services to anyone.
Collaborative Law packages
FOUR
HOURS
Your four hours of
collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including counsel, representation & advocacy & document drafting & filing
SIX
HOURS
Your six hours of
collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including counsel, representation & advocacy & document drafting & filing
EIGHT
HOURS
Your eight hours of
collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including counsel, representation & advocacy & document drafting & filing
FOUR
HOURS
Your four hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting
SIX
HOURS
Your six hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting
EIGHT
HOURS
Your eight hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting
LEARN MORE . . .
- Document preparation available to parties filing as co-petitioners. Includes all documents required for divorce or family reorganization. Filing fees and other associated fees are not included.
- .Parties are jointly and severally liable for payment at time of services or upon the completion of drafted documents..
- Rickett Law, L L C reserves the right to deny services to anyone.
HOw much is this going to cost?
Pay as you go or purchase a package up front & save
__________________
Mediation and collaborative law services cost $175 per hour. Payment is due at time of service or upon completion of drafted documents. Alternatively, you may save by purchasing hourly blocks of mediation or collaborative law services up front.
The total hours of services your family needs depends on the complexity of your matter. This may be difficult to gauge, especially at the outset. Hourly packages provide the flexibility you need to achieve the best outcome for your family.
To discuss the best course of action for your family, click the “Contact RL” button below.
Mediation Packages
BASIC
no children, no spousal support & minimal property & debt
FOUR HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Two Edits per Document
PLUS
SIX HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Four Edits per Document
EXTRA
EIGHT HOURS
MEDIATION
+ Summary Notes
+ Phone & Email Support
+ Drafting Required Documents & Filing with Court
+ Six Edits per Document
LEARN MORE . . .
- The Plus Package may also be appropriate for parties with grown children, spousal support, and minimal property and debt.
- Blocks of mediation hours may be purchased in the same manner as collaborative law packages.
- “Minimal property and debt” means (1) no retirement, (2) no stocks or bonds, (3) no business interests, (4) no inheritances, (5) no lottery or prize income, (5) no annuities, (6) no trusts, (7) no bankruptcy, and (8) no disputed credit card debt.
- Document preparation available to parties filing as co-petitioners. Includes all documents required for divorce or family reorganization. Filing fees and other associated fees are not included.
- Package terms may vary to meet party needs. Exact terms are contained in the Participation Agreement.
- Total costs shown. Parties are jointly and severally liable.
- Rickett Law, L L C reserves the right to deny services to anyone.
Collaborative Law packages
FOUR
HOURS
Your four hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting.
SIX
HOURS
Your six hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting.
EIGHT
HOURS
Your eight hours of
mediation or collaborative law services may be used however you wish, including serrvices & document drafting.
LEARN MORE . . .
- Document preparation available at these rates to parties filing as co-petitioners. Includes all documents required for divorce or family reorganization. Filing fees and other associated fees are not included.
- Parties are jointly and severally liable for payment at time of service upon completion of drafted documents.
- Rickett Law, L L C reserves the right to deny services to anyone.
“. . . let your values, and not your emotions, guide you to the best possible outcome for your divorce or family reorganization”
CATHI RICKETT, JD
“. . . let your values, and not your emotions,
guide you to the best possible outcome for
your divorce or family reorganization”
CATHI RICKETT, JD
What's the RL Experience?
RL's VALUES GUIDE YOU TO THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME
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Welcome to Rickett Law, LLC. I’m Cathi Rickett, lawyer-mediator and collaborative lawyer. To learn more about me, click the “CR Resume” button below.
RL bases its services on four key values: integrity, service, economy, and peace. If you share these values, you’re going to have a worthwhile experience with RL.
Sharing these values doesn’t mean you shouldn’t feel hurt or angry. Sadly, these emotions and more are to be expected given the disruptive nature of divorce or family reorganization. It does mean that you’re willing to let your values, and not your emotions, guide you to the best possible outcome.
RL VALUES
INTEGRITY
the Golden Rule because you deserve honesty, understanding, respect & a fair shake
SERVICE
is job one as reflected in RL’s prompt response to emails & phone calls, thorough preparation & effective assitance
ECONOMY
but If packages aren’t right for you, RL provides value-minded services by the hour
PEACE
resolution reduces conflict that hurts you, your children (if you have them) & those who care about you most
What's the RL Experience?
RL's VALUES GUIDE YOU TO THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME
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Welcome to Rickett Law, LLC. I’m Cathi Rickett, lawyer-mediator and collaborative lawyer. To learn more about me, click the “CR Resume” button below.
RL bases its services on four key values: integrity, service, economy, and peace. If you share these values, you’re going to have a worthwhile experience with RL.
Sharing these values doesn’t mean you shouldn’t feel hurt or angry. Sadly, these emotions and more are to be expected given the disruptive nature of divorce or family reorganization. It does mean that you’re willing to let your values, and not your emotions, guide you to the best possible outcome.
RL VALUES
INTEGRITY
SERVICE
ECONOMY
PEACE
What's the RL Experience?
RL's VALUES LEAD TO THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME
__________________
Welcome to Rickett Law, LLC. I’m Cathi Rickett, lawyer-mediator and collaborative lawyer. To learn more about me, click the “CR Resume” button below.
RL bases its services on four key values: integrity, service, economy, and peace. If you share these values, you’re going to have a worthwhile experience with RL.
Sharing these values doesn’t mean you shouldn’t feel hurt or angry. Sadly, these emotions and more are to be expected given the disruptive nature of divorce or family reorganization. It does mean that you’re willing to let your values, and not your emotions, guide you to the best possible outcome.
Welcome to Rickett Law, LLC. I’m Cathi Rickett, lawyer-mediator and collaborative lawyer. To learn more about me, click the “CR Resume” button below.
RL bases its services on four key values: integrity, service, economy, and peace. If you share these values, you’re going to have a worthwhile experience with RL.
Sharing these values doesn’t mean you shouldn’t feel hurt or angry. Sadly, these emotions and more are to be expected given the disruptive nature of divorce or family reorganization. It does mean that you’re willing to let your values, and not your emotions, guide you to the best possible outcome.
RL VALUES
INTEGRITY
SERVICE
ECONOMY
PEACE
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?
RL WILL GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
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Wherever you are in your divorce or family reorganization journey, RL’s peacemaking services—through mediation and collaborative law—can help.
If contemplating a change, RL can provide information about process options. If you’ve decided on peacemaking but aren’t sure which process is right for your family, RL can provide information to inform your decision. Lastly, if you’re in litigation and see the writing on the wall, RL can help. RL knows all too well what you’ve come to realize: there’s no way to know what the court will do. The only certainty is that it will cost you dearly, both personally and financially.
There’s a better way. RL would be happy to guide you to a peaceful resolution that honors your highest priorities.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?
RL WILL GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
__________________
Wherever you are in your divorce or family reorganization journey, RL’s peacemaking services—through mediation and collaborative law—can help.
If contemplating a change, RL can provide information about process options. If you’ve decided on peacemaking but aren’t surer which process is right for your family, RL can provide information to inform your decision.
Lastly, if you’re in litigation and see the writing on the wall, RL can help. RL knows all too well what you’ve come to realize: there’s no way to know what the court will do. The only certainty is that it will cost you dearly, both personally and financially.
There’s a better way. RL would be happy to guide you to peaceful resolution that honors your highest priorities.
01
EXPLORE
Explore your options & choose the process that best serves your family’s unique needs
02
DISCUSS
Discuss with your spouse/partner (you must jointly agree to participate)
03
CONSULT
RL offers complimentary consultations & is happy to answer your questions
RECENT POSTS
Information to Help You & YOUR FAMILY
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Talking to Your Children About Family Change
Talking to your children about divorce or family reorganization is challenging. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Fortunately, there’s guidance to point you in the right direction. The tips in this post summarize what several leading experts have to say.
BOOK REVIEW: “GETTING TO YES”
“Getting to Yes” (GTY), the best-selling book on negotiation, dovetails nicely with mediation and collaborative law. The GTY method—called “principled negotiation”—helps you create wise agreements that meet your interests and resolve issues fairly.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?
RL WILL GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
__________________
Wherever you are in your divorce or family reorganization journey, RL’s peacemaking services—through mediation and collaborative law—can help.
If contemplating a change, RL can provide information about process options. If you’ve decided on peacemaking but aren’t surer which process is right for your family, RL can provide information to inform your decision.
Lastly, if you’re in litigation and see the writing on the wall, RL can help. RL knows all too well what you’ve come to realize: there’s no way to know what the court will do. The only certainty is that it will cost you dearly, both personally and financially.
There’s a better way. RL would be happy to guide you to peaceful resolution that honors your highest priorities.