Why Doing Nothing Is Sometimes the Best First Step in Mediation [VIDEO]
A quote inspired by Lao Tzu: "The best way to settle muddy water is to do nothing." The quote relates this to mediation, explaining that in the midst of [...]
He Said No to Mediation — and Lost More Than Just Money [VIDEO]
This video shares a cautionary tale about a former client whose husband refused to consider a fair division of assets in mediation. Insisting his wife wouldn’t get any of [...]
It’s Not Just What You Say—It’s What They Understand [VIDEO]
A T-shirt said, "I'm only responsible for what I say, not how you understood it." That’s the wrong mindset. Effective communication means making sure the other person truly understands [...]
Managing a Victim Mentality in Mediation: Overcoming Resistance and Moving Forward [VIDEO]
Ada Hasloecher from the Divorce and Family Mediation Center discusses the challenges of mediating with a client who has a victim mentality. She shares a case where a client [...]
Overcoming the Past: Moving Forward in Mediation [VIDEO]
Ada Hasloecher, from the Divorce and Family Mediation Center, shares an analogy comparing driving while looking in the rearview mirror to being stuck in the past during mediation. [...]
The Real Me! [VIDEO]
In this blog, Ada emphasizes her personal touch and extensive experience, assuring clients they receive her genuine expertise, empathy, and dedication throughout their mediation process—not work generated by [...]
A Holiday Surprise [VIDEO]
The best gift this holiday season is forgiveness. Let go of grudges to free both yourself and others, offering love, peace, abundance, and good health. [...]
A Balanced Approach to Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]
A favorite line from the movie True Grit helps illustrate that divorce is not a winner-takes-all situation, but instead, is about finding balance and ensuring that each family [...]
Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation? You Can Resolve Divorce Disputes for Much Less. [VIDEO]
In this video, Ada highlights the financial burden of a high-conflict, litigated divorce, which can drain resources that could otherwise be used for a child's education. She shares [...]