A recent Custody X Change study found that 93 percent of divorcing parents tried an alternative dispute resolution method –...
By Ben ColtrinAlthough most of my work in conflict management has been in organizational settings, every now and then I have found...
By Ralph KilmannEncourage Early-Stage Mediation to Build Your Practice and Help Families. For those attorneys who thrive only when they are enmeshed...
By Lisa TaylorPensions have almost become a benefit of the past, having been replaced by 401(k) plans. However, they still exist for...
By Mary SalisburyAs the number of LGBTQ marriages has significantly increased in recent years, the number of divorces has also gone up....
By Carmela DeNicolaFor an upcoming book club discussion, I am reading Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East...
By Phyllis PollackAs a family law mediator, it can be really difficult to work with a couple who are at each other’s...
By Jen Schimbeno, Brandyn Roark CairesChances are, one reason you got into mediation was to make a difference. Have you ever thought about getting into...
By Ashley Rosenthal, Veronica CravenerA panel discussion featuring four experts who will discuss how divorce mediation can help you through the process and deal with...
By Leyla Balakhane, Chip RoseBusiness 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 DeNicola"The world is made, not found." (W Barnet Pearce) I had been a mediator for about 10 years before I...
By Charlie IrvineDivorces 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 VanellaBusiness partnerships are often stronger than sole proprietorships because two or more partners can bring diverse strengths to the table...
By Carmela DeNicolaIn coaching we often suggest clients that they “keep Amy in the backseat” when you’re in a conflict. We are...
By Denise French, MAFF, CVA, CDFA, CRPCFor this third episode of Inside the Mediation Room, Karen and Michael Aurit host mediation legends and innovators Susan Guthrie...
By Susan Guthrie, Forrest (Woody) Mosten, Michael Aurit, Karen AuritWhen you have an ongoing child custody dispute and you’re headed to mediation, you may want to include your new...
By Ben ColtrinOur shame stories can fuel conflict. Those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while, know that I...
By Lorraine SegalI’ve recently been helping some parents think through how and when to talk to their children about their divorce. Here...
By Joy RosenthalMediation is an excellent choice when two upcoming spouses want a neutral process to discuss and finalize the financial terms...
By Roseann VanellaIt’s time for mediation to claim its place as a stand-alone profession freed from being just an alternative to the...
By Greg RooneyLeonard Cohen’s protest song about terrorism was, he said in a 1988 interview, about the power of ideas to shake...
By Tony GuiseTop 10 Questions About Child Support One of the most talked-about issues in separation is the issue of child support....
By Marian GrandeNarcissus, the Greek god who fell so deeply in love with himself that his self-adoration ultimately led to his demise,...
By Jill Rynkowski DoyleIn coaching we often suggest clients that they “keep Amy in the backseat” when you’re in a conflict. We are...
By Denise French, MAFF, CVA, CDFA, CRPCby Susan Boardman In an effort to try to answer the question that serves as the title of this article,...
By Susan K. Boardman