Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation – Part 2
Part 1 of this series talked about the Pre-Cana classes required by the Catholic Church and proposed the question of whether this would be a good idea for all couples [...]
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 [...]
Do You Always Have to Have it Your Way?
Who hasn’t been there at one time or another; caught in a positional web of our own making because of a decision that at the time made perfect sense. But [...]
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: Waddya Mean It’s Joint Money??!
“Waddya mean it’s joint money??!” exclaimed Joe* during a particularly challenging mediation session. We were looking at the bank accounts, credit card debts and retirement plans, [...]
Separation/Divorce: Hoist With Your Own Petard
When people ask me what is necessary in order for a mediation to be successful, my response is “a willingness to cooperate and negotiate in good faith.” These are words [...]
Separation/Divorce: Star Trek Wisdom
Let me start off by disclaiming that I am not a Trekkie. However, I did grow up watching the original Star Trek TV show and readily admit to watching the [...]
Separation/Divorce: Irked
As I was driving to the office one day in early February and listening to NPR (National Public Radio), I noticed that not one, but several broadcasters during the course [...]
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 [...]