mediation process
{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 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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{3 minutes to read} Some divorcing couples do not want to spend time and energy discussing details during the mediation process. In the midst of emotional trauma, they just want it over and done with. They do not want to discuss what seems like trivial details, which would just delay putting an end to their…
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{2:07 minutes to read} Many people experience a sense of panic and sadness and suddenly get cold feet at the end of their divorce negotiations. It’s not that they don’t want to complete the process, but they are now confronted with the reality of the divorce. Below is an email I received recently: Hi Jennifer,…
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{3:24 minutes to read} Family conflicts can occur in all families. They may stem from long-term differences, or occur following some turn of events which spurred a major disagreement. If the members of the family involved in the conflict are not able to deal with their differences, to resolve them or at least acknowledge them,…
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{3:54 minutes to read} Brad and his wife Claire had decided to divorce, and Brad paid his attorney a large retainer to file the divorce action. But when he told his wife, she proposed they resolve their divorce through mediation. Brad called me and was wondering whether they could come to mediation even though he…
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