Most of my family mediation clients need a separation agreement and they understand this. They do not always understand all...
By Amy RobertsonStarting over can seem impossible after divorce. We may have lost who we are, had our future erased, or felt hopeless....
By Melissa ProvenceWalking into custody mediation can feel intimidating. You'll have to speak openly about what you believe is best for your...
By Zarira LoveThere are different perspectives on the use of caucus in mediation. Maybe you use caucus early and often in your...
By Veronica CravenerIn this episode of Michael and Karen Aurit's video podcast "Inside The Mediation Room," their guest is Chip Rose, a...
By Chip Rose, Michael Aurit, Karen AuritParents can try both litigation and mediation to determine parenting arrangements after they split. But should you go to mediation...
By Zarira LoveMost parents fighting over child custody would benefit from mediation. In general, having a neutral professional help you negotiate calmly...
By Shea DrefsThe listservs and chat rooms have been abuzz this week -- everyone's talking about the conference! We had 39 leading...
By Clare FowlerSeparating married couples, with or without children, know that divorce requires the legal dissolution of the marriage. Divorce is not...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemDivorce agreements tell a story. The story speaks not only of arrangements for children’s living and times spent with each...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemHere are Mediate University's Mediation Course "Bundles" to help you best and most affordably accomplish your mediation basic and advanced training...
By James Melamed, J.D.Review of Ellen Bruno’s Documentary Film, Split Up—The Teen Years Back in 2013, I reviewed for Mediate.com a documentary titled...
By Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.DPets are an integral part of a family, so no wonder when a couple is contemplating a divorce, the fate...
By Roseann VanellaBack to school is upon us, and for most parents, it can bring a whole new set of challenges not...
By Melissa ProvenceA narcissist is so caught up in themselves that they fail to think about others. They lack empathy and do...
By Zarira LoveWhen you are considering a divorce, it is a reasonable question to ask whether you could stay in the same...
By Roseann VanellaI’ve looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehowIt’s life’s illusions I recallI really...
By Joy RosenthalDivorce is never easy for anyone. Breaking off what you once thought might be a lifetime commitment can be painfully...
By Roseann VanellaDivorcing parents are understandably uneasy regarding their separation and divorce, mainly what it means for their kids. Parents stress about...
By Marian GrandeBusiness partnerships, just like every other human relationship, go through periods of conflict or disagreement. However, allowing disagreements to fester...
By Carmela DeNicolaSome couples feel stuck because they are unsure how to move forward in their separation. Other couples feel stuck because...
By Amy RobertsonWhen you are deciding whether to use mediation to resolve your custody dispute, consider these alternatives. If you already have...
By Ben ColtrinFamily Law Mediators: a tool to reduce conflict in and out of mediation for your co-parent clients By Jen Schimbeno...
By Jen Schimbeno, Brandyn Roark CairesThe trend of prenuptial agreements is on the rise because of a growing acceptance of its usefulness, especially among millennials...
By Carmela DeNicolaDivorces often start from a place of conflict or stress, but some divorces are more contentious than others. A number...
By Sarah JacobsContract sales presentation Real estate Sales of houses Calculation of house sales rates. Mediation is an excellent choice when two...
By Roseann VanellaWhen you have an ongoing child custody dispute and you’re headed to mediation, you may want to include your new...
By Ben ColtrinI’ve recently been helping some parents think through how and when to talk to their children about their divorce. Here...
By Joy RosenthalTop 10 Questions About Child Support One of the most talked-about issues in separation is the issue of child support....
By Marian GrandeThis is the second episode of Michael and Karen Aurit's video podcast "Inside The Mediation Room," devoted to hearing stories...
By Bill Eddy, Michael Aurit, Karen Aurit