Posts in the Family & Divorce Category at Divorce and Family Mediation Center, LLC

Second Marriages & Blended Families: The Conversation Every Couple Needs Before Saying “I Do” [VIDEO]
Second Marriages & Blended Families: The Conversation Every Couple Needs Before Saying “I Do” [VIDEO]

Second Marriages & Blended Families: The Conversation Every Couple Needs Before Saying “I Do” [VIDEO]

Have you discussed how holidays will work, co-parenting with [...]

Smart Planning: Finances, Family Contributions, and Retirement Before Marriage [VIDEO]
Smart Planning: Finances, Family Contributions, and Retirement Before Marriage [VIDEO]

Smart Planning: Finances, Family Contributions, and Retirement Before Marriage [VIDEO]

This message highlights key financial conversations couples should have [...]

Ada L. Hasloecher2026-02-11T12:44:33-05:00Categories: Divorce Mediation, Family & Divorce, Finances & Divorce, Videos|Tags: 401(k), Couples' Finances, Family Financial Support, Financial Planning for Couples, Marital Property, Premarital Assets, Premarital Counseling, Premarital Mediation, Retirement Accounts, Separate Property|0 Comments

Before You Marry: Aligning on Whether to Have Children [VIDEO]
Before You Marry: Aligning on Whether to Have Children [VIDEO]

Before You Marry: Aligning on Whether to Have Children [VIDEO]

In premarital mediation, the topic of children is essential. [...]

Ada L. Hasloecher2026-02-11T12:44:23-05:00Categories: Divorce Mediation, Family & Divorce, Marital Mediation, Mediation Process, Videos|Tags: Conflict Resolution for Couples, Family Mediator, Fertility Challenges, Healthy Marriage Foundation, IVF Discussion for Couples, Long-Term Relationship Planning, Marriage Expectations, Mediation Services, Premarital Guidance, Relationship Negotiation|0 Comments

Tidy, Messy, or Somewhere In Between? Navigate Household Habits Before Marriage. [VIDEO]
Tidy, Messy, or Somewhere In Between? Navigate Household Habits Before Marriage. [VIDEO]

Tidy, Messy, or Somewhere In Between? Navigate Household Habits Before Marriage. [VIDEO]

Premarital mediation should include discussions about tidiness and household [...]

Ada L. Hasloecher2025-12-30T17:41:04-05:00Categories: Divorce Mediation, Divorce/Separation Emotions, Family & Divorce, Finances & Divorce, House & Property, Marital Mediation, Mediation Process, Videos|Tags: Conflict Resolution, Couples Communication, Healthy Relationships, Marriage Preparation, Premarital Counseling, Premarital Mediation, Relationship Advice, Relationship Goals|0 Comments

Managing Friends and Family After Marriage: A Pre-Marital Conversation [VIDEO]
Managing Friends and Family After Marriage: A Pre-Marital Conversation [VIDEO]

Managing Friends and Family After Marriage: A Pre-Marital Conversation [VIDEO]

In this video, Ada discusses the topic of Friends [...]

Ada L. Hasloecher2025-10-08T12:15:16-04:00Categories: Divorce Mediation, Family & Divorce, Marital Mediation, Mediation Process, Separation & Divorce Mediation, Videos|Tags: Balancing Social Life and Marriage, Conflict Prevention Before Marriage, Family Involvement in Marriage, Friends and Family Boundaries, Healthy Couple Dynamics, Marriage Preparation Topics, Navigating In-Law Relationships, Pre-Marital Mediation, Relationship Negotiation|0 Comments

How I Include and Respect Children in Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]
How I Include and Respect Children in Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]

How I Include and Respect Children in Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]

In divorce mediations involving children, I ensure that children [...]

Ada L. Hasloecher2025-08-13T10:55:57-04:00Categories: Children & Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Divorce/Separation Emotions, Family & Divorce, Parenting, Separation & Divorce Mediation, Videos|Tags: Child Advocacy in Mediation, Child Inclusive Mediation, Coparenting, Divorce Mediation, Family Mediation, Mediation With Children, Parental Communication, Supporting Children in Divorce|0 Comments

Why Doing Nothing Is Sometimes the Best First Step in Mediation [VIDEO]
Why Doing Nothing Is Sometimes the Best First Step in Mediation [VIDEO]

Why Doing Nothing Is Sometimes the Best First Step in Mediation [VIDEO]

A quote inspired by Lao Tzu: "The best way [...]

He Said No to Mediation — and Lost More Than Just Money [VIDEO]
He Said No to Mediation — and Lost More Than Just Money [VIDEO]

He Said No to Mediation — and Lost More Than Just Money [VIDEO]

This video shares a cautionary tale about a former [...]

Bringing Hope and Optimism to Mediation [VIDEO]
Bringing Hope and Optimism to Mediation [VIDEO]

Bringing Hope and Optimism to Mediation [VIDEO]

In this video, Ada briefly explains her positive attitude [...]

Leveling the Playing Field in Mediation to Encourage Fair Financial Discussions (video)
Leveling the Playing Field in Mediation to Encourage Fair Financial Discussions (video)

Leveling the Playing Field in Mediation to Encourage Fair Financial Discussions (video)

Leveling the playing field is crucial, especially when [...]

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"Almost from the date we signed the Settlement Agreement, it was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. For the first time in I don’t know how many years, Brenda and I can have a conversation that is not fraught with tension. We can talk peacefully and respectfully to each other - it’s easier to be kind because the hostility is gone. I am not sure if the word “friends” applies but I would say the caring remains, and I am able to be supportive without taking ownership of problems and challenges. I am pleased to say that Brenda has become more than serviceably competent, even in the matter of her finances which she agonized over so profusely. I again thank you for all you did in helping us get through one of the hardest things either of us had to do. There is a peaceful life on the other side. I am glad to say that I am quite pleased that we can both live our lives now without the rancor and animosity. You did a yeoman’s work on our behalf and I, for one am grateful."

Mark H.

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