Category: Custody & Parenting

Separating and divorcing parents spend much time worrying.  They worry about how and when they will separate; they worry if...

Most divorcing couples come to the table knowing that division of assets, time with children, and money are all areas...

January is known as “Divorce Month” because couples who have decided to divorce during the last quarter of the year often wait...

This program took place Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Central (online) Co-sponsored by Texas A&M University...

Embarking on a journey through separation? Learn how mediation nourishes the mental health of families, offering a beacon of hope...

When divorce and child custody cases go to trial, they're usually bench trials, i.e., a judge makes the decision. But...

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Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should...

Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., presents a 1.5-hour course describing the current research on Gatekeeper parents, who present unique challenges to...

A division supported by the legal system is stressful, expensive, and prolonged; if you have children, it will impact them...

Arrangements for child custody — whether agreed upon by parents or ordered by a judge — must be in the...

This article honors the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) 60th Anniversary Celebration now taking place in Los Angeles....

The listservs and chat rooms have been abuzz this week -- everyone's talking about the conference! We had 39 leading...

“Do you have a lawyer, or are you going with mediation?” If you’re starting the divorce process (or the post-judgment...

Divorces often start from a place of conflict or stress, but some divorces are more contentious than others.  A number...

When you enter custody mediation, your focus is most likely on creating a parenting schedule and dividing decision-making responsibility. However,...

If you've just opened your divorce case in British Columbia, see if you and your ex can talk through your...

Divorce mediation does not always end in a full agreement. Sometimes, there are a few topics you can't agree on...

Spouses who are planning to get a divorce in New Jersey in 2023 are in for a very unpleasant surprise....

At present, divorcing couples are being required to make decisions in the midst of an environment marked by uncertainty and...

A parenting plan is a living document. It should change as your family's needs change.  The new year is a...

Most of my family mediation clients need a separation agreement and they understand this. They do not always understand all...

Starting over can seem impossible after divorce. We may have lost who we are, had our future erased, or felt hopeless....

Walking into custody mediation can feel intimidating. You'll have to speak openly about what you believe is best for your...

There are different perspectives on the use of caucus in mediation. Maybe you use caucus early and often in your...

In this episode of Michael and Karen Aurit's video podcast "Inside The Mediation Room," their guest is Chip Rose, a...

Parents can try both litigation and mediation to determine parenting arrangements after they split. But should you go to mediation...

Most parents fighting over child custody would benefit from mediation. In general, having a neutral professional help you negotiate calmly...

Separating married couples, with or without children, know that divorce requires the legal dissolution of the marriage.  Divorce is not...

Divorce agreements tell a story.  The story speaks not only of arrangements for children’s living and times spent with each...