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 CravenerDoni, a friend of mine since high school, sidled up to me in the supermarket one day and said he...
By Mordechai RhineIn 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 DrefsSo, if the rumors flying around the internet are true, it looks like Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen may be...
By Colin RuleSeparating married couples, with or without children, know that divorce requires the legal dissolution of the marriage. Divorce is not...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemPrenuptial agreements are not always necessary when embarking on a marriage. They usually create more problems than they solve. The...
By Laurie IsraelDivorce agreements tell a story. The story speaks not only of arrangements for children’s living and times spent with each...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemUniversity of California, Davis, Professor Donna Shestowsky and I recently had the pleasure of conducting the first neutral evaluation of any family...
By Jennifer ShackReview 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.DBack 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 RosenthalDivorcing parents are understandably uneasy regarding their separation and divorce, mainly what it means for their kids. Parents stress about...
By Marian GrandeAs the number of LGBTQ marriages has significantly increased in recent years, the number of divorces has also gone up....
By Carmela DeNicolaBusiness 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 RobertsonFamily 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 DeNicolaContract sales presentation Real estate Sales of houses Calculation of house sales rates. Mediation is an excellent choice when two...
By Roseann VanellaMediation is an excellent choice when two upcoming spouses want a neutral process to discuss and finalize the financial terms...
By Roseann VanellaIn 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. Boardmanby Alice Garcia Divorces tend to be difficult and costly. In complicated situations, mediation can be an alternative that reduces...
By Alice GarciaSurvival Tips for Cohabitating During Divorce When a couple is faced with separation, one of the most challenging decisions is...
By Marian Grande