Divorce Mediation
When people come into mediation, I give them the list of documents that they need to provide for the mediation process. I don’t usually speak about the things they should NOT do, but having worked with a couple where the husband found out at the doctor’s office that his wife had already removed him from…
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{3 minutes to read} Divorcing couples who come to mediation always tell me from the outset that they are purposely choosing this process because they do not wish to engage in a litigious battle. They come with the best intentions to work out issues such as custody, parenting schedules, and division of their assets as…
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{2 minutes to read} Window shopping on the internet for a separation/divorce mediator is no easy task. And once you find a mediator that may be the right one for you, understanding the process can be overwhelming. I, like many other mediators, offer divorcing spouses the opportunity to have an initial in-person meeting, in my…
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{3 minutes to read} Over the years, I have encountered in my practice a few situations where parents were so caught up in their own divorce drama, that they forgot about the impact of their actions on their children. Here are some of those real-life cases: 1. A divorced couple agrees to live separately within the…
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{2:30 minutes to read} In my mediation practice, I sometimes encounter divorcing couples whose intent is to keep owning their vacation home together and take turns using it. They love the home and its location, they are both sentimentally attached to the home, and/or they think it would be a good base for the children.…
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{2:30 minutes to read} Communication is key in every interaction of our lives. We all say things that can lead to different interpretations. And what we hear the other person say may not necessarily be what they meant. So when in doubt, do not hesitate to ask, “What do you mean by that?” I listened…
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{2:25 minutes to read} Ram Dass, an American spiritual teacher and psychologist said: “We often think that vulnerability is a kind of weakness, but there’s a kind of vulnerability that is actually strength and presence.” People I see in my practice experiencing the pain of divorce, frequently have moments when they become tearful, fearful, or…
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{3 minutes to read} James was brought in to see a child psychologist by his mother: “I am very sad,” he said, “because my parents are getting divorced.” The therapist responded: “Your parents are not getting divorced, the spouses are getting divorced.” James was not quite sure what to make of this answer so the…
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{2 minutes to read} In our previous article, How you handle the separation will have a lasting effect on your children, we talked about the negative impact a poorly handled separation can have on children. We also made a few suggestions for divorcing parents. On January 3, 2019, the article 2 Divorce Lawyers Better After…
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In my mediation practice, I generally offer a preliminary consultation to couples so that they can get an understanding of the mediation process. At the end of it, I give them a list of the documents that they need to gather for their first appointment, but I never have given them a list of what…
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