Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation
As a divorce and family mediator, I often wonder what my clients were like once upon a time…. when they fell in love with each other, became engaged, planned their [...]
Staying Connected With Your Kids Post-Separation
As a divorce and family mediator, I was recently asked for a quote on my opinion of Using Skype to Stay Connected With Family. This was for a blog post [...]
Separation/Divorce: In A Client’s Own Words: Why Mediation?
I love sharing stories like this. It not only warms the hearts of those of us who have chosen this wonderful profession, but it also serves as hope for those [...]
Separation/Divorce: My Lawyer Said . . .
How many times have I heard the words: “Well, my lawyer said . . .” while mediating a challenging couple? When that ball gets lobbed over the net, it tends [...]
To Complete or Not To Complete
One of the many advantages of mediation is that clients set their own pace to accomplish their goals. That said, on a regular basis, I review my client files to [...]
Separation/Divorce: Mediation – A Means For Better Communication
In my years as a divorce and family mediator, I’ve seen over and over again what a critical role communication plays in relationships. I’ve also seen how mediation can [...]
Separation or Divorce: The “No Surprise” Ending
We all know the story or some version of it: A couple decides to separate, they hire attorneys, end up in court and everyone loses one way or the other. [...]
Life Tips Post Separation/Divorce: A Tale of Two Families
How often do we hear the lament of the grandparents who now have limited access to their grandchildren as a result of their own children’s vitriolic divorce? What about the [...]
Separation or Divorce – Common Divorce Mediation Misconceptions
If you are considering divorce mediation, you may have some common misconceptions about it. You are not alone. Misconceptions are documented ideas and beliefs which are erroneous, misleading, or otherwise [...]