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This is a question that many people ask during their initial call regarding the divorce mediation process. While over three-quarters of the couples I meet with do complete the process, they don’t all work through it at the same pace, and other life circumstances can interfere which may bring the process to a halt. A…
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{3 minutes to read} Does not reaching an agreement mean that the mediation process failed? The answer is no. Mediation has many benefits, even if you don’t come to full decisions. Coming to the mediation table indicates goodwill on the part of both parties to work together toward a resolution. You will get more clarity…
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{3 minutes to read} When separating/divorcing couples or family members reach out to me for a consultation about the mediation process, they often ask “what happens if we get stuck?” It is not unusual for people to become deadlocked, especially if they have strong views about a particular issue: One parent wants Joanie to have…
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{3:30 minutes to read} For several years now, I have been a member of the board of directors of a cooperative building, aka “co-op,” in New York. Our role is to protect the assets of the shareholders. In doing so, we make decisions regarding the financials and the maintenance of the building, approving new buyers,…
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{2 minutes to read} As I wrote in my previous article, I was looking back through some of my early postings and came across a 2-part series that I thought was worth a revisit. The first part, “Baby Steps,” talked about a step-by-step approach that a couple used to put in place a long-term parenting…
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