Protecting Your Children from Parental Conflict During Divorce [VIDEO]
During divorce and separation, negativity between parents can deeply affect kids. They see themselves as a blend of both parents, so when one speaks negatively about the other, children [...]
Can’t vs. Won’t: The Power Dynamics in Mediation [VIDEO]
The distinction between can't and won't lies in intent: can't is often an unconscious limitation, while won't is a conscious decision. In a recent example, a wife initially [...]
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 [...]
Let’s Talk It Out, Sort It Out, and Work It Out, Together (video)
Ada Hasloecher, from the Divorce and Family Mediation Center, shares a story from a summer visit to Fire Island, highlighting the importance of listening. In the story, Ada [...]
Second-Parent Adoption (video)
Same-sex marriages have been under the microscope in the current political climate, but with the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act, there are still people and legislatures alike [...]
Mediation Is Not Just for Divorce [VIDEO]
There are other situations when couples can benefit from mediation in addition to separation and divorce. These include prenuptials and postnuptials, unmarried couples who own property together, or restructuring [...]