Innovative Court Program Encourages Settlment in Divorce Cases

Divorce can lead to a messy and drawn-out legal battle. But in Anchorage, an innovative court program is helping divorcing couples settle their cases quickly and amicably. It’s called the Early Resolution Project and it offers free legal advice to litigants right in the courthouse. It’s been so successful two other Alaska cities are already adopting the model. APRN’s Annie Feidt attended an Early Resolution court hearing recently and has this story.

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Annie Feidt is the broadcast managing editor at Alaska Public Media. Reach her atafeidt@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Anniehere

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