One of the biggest financial burdens of divorce is litigation. However, how do you avoid litigation, but still protect yourself? One relatively new option is called “COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE.” The …
21st Century Divorce
If you are getting divorced in the 21st century, why would you rely on 20th century thinking? Televisions shows of the last century, such as “L.A. Law,” presented a picture of litigation that was …
FAQs About Family Law Mediation
What is Family Law Mediation? Mediation is a process where parties work with a trained family law mediator to resolve their issues rather than litigate those issues in court. It …
The Job Of The Mediator – Defined
“The job of the mediator is to either find the road or make the road.” Mediators “seek to create a solution that saves time, saves money and shortens or does away with litigation.” The …
How To Communicate With Your Spouse In Divorce Mediation, Part One.
DROP THE DRAMA. Do not discuss the past, unless it is pertinent and directly relates to a present issue. As the late great Washington Redskins football coach George Allen said, "the future is now." …
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Only Five Or Six Hours Of Divorce Mediation Can Benefit Your Children
A recent op-ed piece in the New York Times confirms the value of divorce mediation for families with children. Stephanie Coontz, a professor of history at Evergreen State College in Olympia, …
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