Book available here from Oxford University Press In 2004, Jay Folberg, Peter Salem and Ann Milne edited and published the...
By Zena ZumetaImagine a complex culinary creation – a dish bursting with flavor, requiring a symphony of ingredients to come together perfectly....
By Yanine SimpserAFCC is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Altman as its next executive director. Bryan joins AFCC following a...
By James (Jim) MelamedThis video is from Jim Melamed's 15-hour "Mediating Divorce Agreement" course available at Mediate.com University. Mediating Divorce Agreement with Jim...
By James (Jim) MelamedI’m a prenup attorney and mediator. After a long law career that included divorce, estate planning, tax law, and other...
By Laurie IsraelThe pregnancy was unplanned. An extra surprise: You didn't intend to have a baby with this person — ever —...
By Tucker LiebermanSometimes when I am working with couples in conflict, I think, “Oh, they care about each other so much, it’s...
By Joy RosenthalThree organizations of conflict practitioners are announcing the launch of a singularly remarkable project to support family mediators in Ukraine....
By Michael LangA lawyer's input in custody mediation can help you secure an agreement that is fair and in the best interest...
By Zarira LoveEducating the next generation about conflict resolution skills--early in life--is essential on many levels. Personal happiness, strong friendships and relationships,...
By Gregg RelyeaBeing a parent changes many things! For me, my conflict style was one of those. On the Style Matters inventory, my highest...
By Ronald S. KraybillDivorcing parents often forget to decide how they’ll pay for a child’s higher education. If they separate while their child...
By Tucker LiebermanThe first mediation meeting primarily revolves around getting to know your clients, and the clients getting to know you. It...
By Laurie IsraelTragic stories about child custody disputes are frequently in the news cycle. Whether it's parental kidnapping or even more extreme...
By Zarira LoveIt is an undisputed fact that one can compose a dissertation on workplace sexual harassment mediation and fail to give...
By Earlene Baggett-HayesReprinted from Tammy Lenski's blog and from Coca-Cola's newsletter. The holidays can be a cheerful time — with plenty of...
By Tammy LenskiDo holiday family gatherings cause you stress and anxiety? You are not alone. What happens when we suddenly have all...
By Amy RobertsonWe all have idealized images of the holiday season–perfect gifts and the warm glow of togetherness. But the gap between...
By Lorraine SegalSeparating and divorcing parents spend much time worrying. They worry about how and when they will separate; they worry if...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemA Strategic Partnership for Mediators As professional mediators, you understand that the complexities of divorce extend beyond emotional and legal...
By Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFAMost 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 CesareReflective Practice: In Their Voices Video Conversation Project In a turn-around, Cinnie Noble talks with Michael, asking how he became...
By Michael Lang, Cinnie NobleDivorce, 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 GarciaMany people resort to closing an eye on inner emotions as a result of cultural programming. They think, by doing...
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