Category: Marital

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

As the number of LGBTQ marriages has significantly increased in recent years, the number of divorces has also gone up....

Business partnerships, just like every other human relationship, go through periods of conflict or disagreement. However, allowing disagreements to fester...

Some couples feel stuck because they are unsure how to move forward in their separation. Other couples feel stuck because...

Family Law Mediators: a tool to reduce conflict in and out of mediation for your co-parent clients By Jen Schimbeno...

The trend of prenuptial agreements is on the rise because of a growing acceptance of its usefulness, especially among millennials...

Contract sales presentation Real estate Sales of houses Calculation of house sales rates. Mediation is an excellent choice when two...

Mediation is an excellent choice when two upcoming spouses want a neutral process to discuss and finalize the financial terms...

In coaching we often suggest clients that they “keep Amy in the backseat” when you’re in a conflict. We are...

by Susan Boardman In an effort to try to answer the question that serves as the title of this article,...

by Alice Garcia Divorces tend to be difficult and costly. In complicated situations, mediation can be an alternative that reduces...

Survival Tips for Cohabitating During Divorce When a couple is faced with separation, one of the most challenging decisions is...