Category: Family

From the Mediate.com interview series -- a conversation with David Hoffman about his chapter in the book :"Evolution of a...

Covid-19 certainly does exasperate the challenge of co-parenting post-separation. Co-parents regularly face a number of stressors related to their interpersonal...

On top of the questions to ask your mediator, there are some things you should ask yourself before mediation to...

An interview with Kim Kovach and Eric Galton about mediation, being married to a mediator, and the future of mediation....

Divorce Done Differently by Denise FrenchSound financial planning may be the last thing on your mind when divorcing but it...

A surprising outcome that is noteworthy for Divorcing (or Divorced) Couples seeking to use Life Insurance Proceeds to assist their...

Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should...

Is your family or someone you know going through a rough patch and wondering when might it be necessary to...

Published by Advanced Mediation Solutions.At the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak, many experts predicted a sharp increase in divorce rates....

This article describes a private reflective exercise that may be helpful in assessing your current state of readiness to mediate...

While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are...

Civil and Dignified Divorce by Martin Rosenfeld, JDIn the Fall 2021 issue of “Family Lawyer Magazine”, an interview appears with...

The decision to get divorced is often not an easy one. But what happens when you don’t want a full-blown...

Published here by the Advanced Mediation Solutions blog. When you are getting divorced or separated, a torrent of mixed emotions,...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleMost businesses start with a group of dedicated people identifying a problem, coming up with...

A version of this article also appears in Living Together, Separating, Divorcing: Surviving During a Pandemic Guest bloggers, Robin Brzobohatý...

To Mediate or Not to Mediate Your Child Custody Case There are many benefits of using mediation in your child...

Originally published on https://advancedmediationsolutions.netDivorce mediation has great advantages over the aggressive and unpredictable process of divorce litigation. Mediation gives you...

A “gray divorce” occurs when a senior couple ends their marriage after years or decades of togetherness. Also called a...

SYNOPSIS In recent years, the divisions in this country have become increasingly polarized. People’s opinions have become so extreme that...

Child custody is a sensitive matter that requires much care and consideration. When choosing a family mediator, parents need to...

Social Security benefit rules are complex and confusing, and even more so when you get a divorce.  The majority of...

Originally published in: FAMILY COURT REVIEW, Vol. 59 No. 4, October 2021 831–839, doi: 10.1111/fcre.12612 © 2021 Association of Family...

For many parents, getting ready for custody mediation is stressful and cumbersome.  A good co-parenting app upends this situation; it...

This article is a mantra for those who are navigating difficult conflicts. _________ Did you know that I didn’t always...

One of the Primary Recommendations of the Mediate.com Task Force on Online Mediation is to update mediation practice and ethical...

Committee Reports, Recommendations & Resources Community Mediation Committee Chair: D.G. Mawn Members: Arron Addison, Kabrina Bass, Brandon Brown, Sara Campos, Corinne “Cookie” Levitz, Charles A. Lieske, Norma...

When an employer offers a 401(k) plan, along with that goes the long list of responsibilities and liability risks.  This...

Mediation and Business Consulting by Kathleen Kauth.What do helicopters do best?  They hover.  There is a term for over zealous...

As parents, we try to protect our kids from undue stress. But the reality is that life is inherently stressful....