Civilized Divorce through Mediation
A longstanding client calls to tell you that his marriage is falling apart, and that his wife wants a divorce. Inasmuch as you have represented both the client and his wife on previous occasions, you now feel uncomfortable...more
Should your family law case be litigated or mediated? Who should move out of the house? On what days will the children change homes? How much support will be paid? Should retirement, change of career or re-entry into the...more
Divorce mediation is a process of resolving disputes by engaging a neutral third party who acts as a facilitator, assisting the divorcing spouses in reaching an agreement....more
So you’ve decided to get a divorce and think you know what to do. But time and time again, people make the same mistakes and suffer because of them. Keeping in mind some of the following tips throughout your divorce can...more
When David Arquette and Courteney Cox announced their plans to divorce this past June, we learned a few important things that indicated that this is an amicable split. David, who as of this writing is representing himself, is...more
Going through a divorce can be a very difficult time in your life. Don’t let uncertainty about the complicated divorce process add to your stress. Here are the basic steps involved in filing a divorce in New York....more
This piece seeks to show couples contemplating divorce that how they approach this final stage of their partnership is as crucial as the legal details they eventually settle on. We offer eight simple, common-sense pieces of...more
Although divorces can be ugly affairs, they don’t always have to be. Many times spouses find ways to work together during the divorce process in an effort referred to as mediation. This not only offers them the opportunity to...more
Although most divorcing couples are working towards the same goal ¾ a dissolution of marriage that leaves both parties satisfied ¾ there are multiple paths to arrive at this resolution....more
When you’re considering getting a divorce in Tennessee, you may be surprised to discover that divorce mediation is required in most instances. But is divorce mediation right for you? ...more
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is becoming mainstream — especially in dealing with divorce. We talked earlier about alternatives like mediation and collaborative law. You may know a couple that got through their divorce...more
The art of peacemaking is a skill that is learned. For some, it’s not a difficult skill to master. For others, it might take considerable time and practice in developing, especially when you are dealing with the...more
There are many benefits to divorce mediation versus a litigated, expensive and contested divorce. If you are thinking about getting a divorce but you can't decide whether to try divorce mediation or go the traditional route,...more
We are excited to announce the publication of our new eBook on Divorce Mediation. Learn what the many benefits are by getting a divorce through mediation versus a long, expensive and protracted contested divorce. See also how...more
The events leading up to, and actually getting a divorce from your spouse can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. But does the actual divorce process have to add unwanted stress? There is a better way to...more
This article is a brief overview explaining what Divorce Mediation is and the many benefits of mediation compared with a traditional divorce. Mediated divorces are less costly, less time consuming and provide greater overall...more
On March 17, 2010, two years ago, I blogged about court closures. Since that time, nothing has improved; in fact, Los Angeles County is going to experience more layoffs and court closures this year. At this point in time,...more
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