Category: Family

Mediation may be thought of as "assisted negotiation." Negotiation may be thought of as "communications for agreement." Hence, mediation is...

Did you know that loving, positive relationships go hand in hand with lower stress levels? Unfortunately, though, this means that...

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...

Do holiday family gatherings cause you stress and anxiety? You are not alone. What happens when we suddenly have all...

Doni, a friend of mine since high school, sidled up to me in the supermarket one day and said he...

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...

So, if the rumors flying around the internet are true, it looks like Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen may be...

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

Prenuptial agreements are not always necessary when embarking on a marriage. They usually create more problems than they solve. The...

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

University of California, Davis, Professor Donna Shestowsky and I recently had the pleasure of conducting the first neutral evaluation of any family...

Review of Ellen Bruno’s Documentary Film, Split Up—The Teen Years Back in 2013, I reviewed for Mediate.com a documentary titled...

Pets are an integral part of a family, so no wonder when a couple is contemplating a divorce, the fate...

Back to school is upon us, and for most parents, it can bring a whole new set of challenges not...

This article is part of a series of perspectives on eviction mediation program development that is being supported by the American Arbitration...

A narcissist is so caught up in themselves that they fail to think about others. They lack empathy and do...

The Boards of Directors of both the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and the National Council of Juvenile...

When you are considering a divorce, it is a reasonable question to ask whether you could stay in the same...

I’ve looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehowIt’s life’s illusions I recallI really...

Divorce is never easy for anyone. Breaking off what you once thought might be a lifetime commitment can be painfully...

Divorcing parents are understandably uneasy regarding their separation and divorce, mainly what it means for their kids. Parents stress about...

Have you ever wondered if there are situations where mediation won't help? Watch this video for insights on negotiation and...

As a lawyer, judge, and now mediator, I have handled thousands of cases in multiple areas of the law. I...

A recent Custody X Change study found that 93 percent of divorcing parents tried an alternative dispute resolution method –...

Although most of my work in conflict management has been in organizational settings, every now and then I have found...