Don’t Look Back, You’re Not Going That Way
{3:00 minutes to read} So, you found out that your spouse is having an affair and that your marriage is over. Does that mean you need to hire an expensive attorney and go to court? [...]
The Price for Peace
{3:00 minutes to read} Often, people come to divorce mediation under an incredible amount of stress. They know that to feel better, they need to end their marriage, and having a long, drawn-out fight is [...]
To Caucus or Not To Caucus
{3:00 minutes to read} In mediation, a caucus is a private meeting between one of the parties and the mediator. This is routinely done in commercial mediations, with the mediator shuttling back and forth between the [...]
Taking a Hard Position During Divorce Negotiations Can Be a Critical Mistake
{1:18 minutes to read} The decision to end a marriage is painful for everyone involved. Even after couples accept that their relationship is over, the inevitable changes in their lifestyles are often difficult to cope with. [...]
Becoming Involved With Someone Else During Your Divorce Can Be a Critical Mistake
{1:30 minutes to read} Even if you met someone long after you felt that the marriage was over, it is possible that your current spouse will still feel that this other person contributed, at least [...]
Involving Your Children in Your Divorce Can Be a Critical Mistake
{2:30 minutes to read} No matter how hurt and angry you may be with your spouse, your children need both a father and a mother. Involving your children in any way as you are working [...]
7 Things Your Mediator Wants You to Know, Part 2
{2:42 minutes to read} In Part 1 of this article, we discussed 3 things that mediators want you to know before you call to make that first appointment. Here are 4 more things to think [...]
Blaming Your Spouse for Ending the Marriage Can Be a Critical Mistake
{1:43 minutes to read} When Hank and Wendy first came to me to help mediate their divorce, Wendy reported that it was Hank that wanted to end the marriage. He had moved out of the [...]
Trying to Work Out a Settlement on Your Own Can be a Critical Mistake
{2:18 minutes to read} Many couples feel that they can save money by working out the terms of their settlement agreement on their own. That is rarely the case. First, most couples end their marriage [...]
Thinking with Your Heart Instead of Your Head Can Be a Critical Mistake!
Critical Mistake # 1: Thinking with Your Heart Instead of Your Head! {4:06 minutes to read} The decision to seek a divorce or separation, in most cases, is a difficult one. It is often preceded [...]