Separating and divorcing parents spend much time worrying. They worry about how and when they will separate; they worry if...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemMost divorcing couples come to the table knowing that division of assets, time with children, and money are all areas...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemJanuary is known as “Divorce Month” because couples who have decided to divorce during the last quarter of the year often wait...
By Roseann VanellaShould you ask an AI program like ChatGPT to write a legal document like a parenting plan? Although you might...
By Tucker LiebermanThis program took place Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Central (online) Co-sponsored by Texas A&M University...
By Nancy Welsh, Colin Rule, Richard Shannon, Darren Gingras, Anita Savage, Laura Kistemaker, Tawanna Lynn CesareDivorce, often regarded as one of life’s most stressful experiences, presents a host of emotional challenges for the individuals involved....
By Roseann VanellaGetting your spouse to attend mediation is one thing; getting them to cooperate is another. Luckily, there are ways to...
By Zarira LoveEmbarking on a journey through separation? Learn how mediation nourishes the mental health of families, offering a beacon of hope...
By Ms Alice GarciaDivorce, often viewed through a lens of loss and heartbreak, carries an understated potential for renewal, understanding, and growth. Deciding...
By Alice GarciaWhen divorce and child custody cases go to trial, they're usually bench trials, i.e., a judge makes the decision. But...
By Ben ColtrinWhen it comes to filing for divorce, many may conjure up the image of a lengthy, contentious court trial. While...
By Kirsten CapalboMediation Training Course Bundles Are you entering the mediation field? Satisfy your mediation training requirements and save hundreds of dollars...
By James Melamed, J.D.Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should...
By Bruce Derman, Wendy GregsonMediation has rightfully earned a reputation as being a generally easier and less expensive road to divorce. Unfortunately, it has...
By Scott LevinDonald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., presents a 1.5-hour course describing the current research on Gatekeeper parents, who present unique challenges to...
By Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.DA division supported by the legal system is stressful, expensive, and prolonged; if you have children, it will impact them...
By Amy RobertsonArrangements for child custody — whether agreed upon by parents or ordered by a judge — must be in the...
By Zarira LoveThis article honors the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) 60th Anniversary Celebration now taking place in Los Angeles....
By James Melamed, J.D.The listservs and chat rooms have been abuzz this week -- everyone's talking about the conference! We had 39 leading...
By Clare Fowler“Do you have a lawyer, or are you going with mediation?” If you’re starting the divorce process (or the post-judgment...
By Sarah JacobsDivorces often start from a place of conflict or stress, but some divorces are more contentious than others. A number...
By Sarah JacobsIn this episode, Michael and Karen Aurit interview Ken Neumann. Ken is an expert in the field of family and...
By Ken Neumann, Karen Aurit, Michael AuritWhen you enter custody mediation, your focus is most likely on creating a parenting schedule and dividing decision-making responsibility. However,...
By Zarira LoveIf you've just opened your divorce case in British Columbia, see if you and your ex can talk through your...
By Ben ColtrinDivorce mediation does not always end in a full agreement. Sometimes, there are a few topics you can't agree on...
By Zarira LoveSpouses who are planning to get a divorce in New Jersey in 2023 are in for a very unpleasant surprise....
By Roseann VanellaAt present, divorcing couples are being required to make decisions in the midst of an environment marked by uncertainty and...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemA parenting plan is a living document. It should change as your family's needs change. The new year is a...
By Zarira LoveMost 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 Provence