Marital Mediation Section
The Psychology of Conflict and the Art of Compassion
This article is designed to shift how we manage people in emotionally intense situations.
Establishing Standards for Online Domestic Relations Mediation
Leading national family mediation organizations, including Mediate.com, have abided by common standards for divorce and family mediation for over two decades. Do these standards need to be updated to address issues of online mediation? If so, how?
Divorcing After Long-Term Marriage Checklist of Considerations
For couples facing divorce in their late fifties, sixties, and beyond, the questions and issues are quite distinct from those facing younger couples.
What Happens in the Mediation Room?
I ask both parties to come in for an introductory meeting when they inquire about divorce mediation.
The Divorce Process: Mediation Saves Money, Time and Trauma
The divorce process has significant impacts on the lives of the spouses and their families depending on how they go through the divorce. This article outlines how divorce mediation can save families money and time, and reduce trauma when compared to a traditional, litigated divorce process.
Domestic Violence Theories and Mediation
This article proposes that the family mediation process formalizes the separation, as partners are encouraged to try to work out how to co-parent their children, and increases the risk for victims of domestic violence.
Mediation Field Mourns the Loss of Family Mediation Pioneer Lawrence D. Gaughan
It is with deep sadness that we learned this week about the passing of Lawrence D. Gaughan, a pioneer professional family mediator.
Ascending the Status of Mediation - Supporting the National Mediation Policy Act
The Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) recently became the first major organization to endorse The National Mediation Policy Act, a seminal national effort to improve the sanity of discourse in our country.
Children First in Your Divorce
How to mediate in the best interests of the children.
New Interview with Don Saposnek - The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society
This is a new interview with Don Saposnek, long-time leader in the field of divorce mediation and best supporting the interests of children in divorce, by Robert Benjamin as part of Mediate's new "The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society" video series.
Children and Teenagers: When their right to be heard challenges us as conflict resolvers
One of the biggest challenges for us as conflict resolvers is to help parents recognize their children’s vital role not only in the family system, but also in society.
Should I Get a Divorce? A Mediator’s Approach
When one or both people in a marriage or long-term committed relationship are struggling with the question “Should I get a Divorce?”, Family Mediation can be an ideal process for the couple to have some difficult discussions and make a fully informed decision about next steps in their relationship.
How to Explain Divorce to Your Children
When creating a plan in which you will explain your divorce, it is best to keep certain guidelines in mind.
Divorce Done Differently!
As soon as you begin to contemplate divorce, the nauseating, panic-attack-inducing realization of losing half of your net worth kicks in and you find yourself wondering if it’s even worth it to consider leaving if you’re just going to end up broke and starving.
What Is Divorce Mediation and Why Might it Be Good for You?
Divorce and custody mediation creates a safe, cooperative setting for participants to discuss emotional and substantive issues and engage in collaborative problem-solving. Participants open lines of communication, gain clarity and a better understanding of their own and each other's interests.
The Downside of DIY Divorce
With the increasing popularity of Pinterest, the concept of “do-it-yourself” or “DIY” projects have become enticing for many.
Is There LIfe After Divorce At 45? Your Mindset Tells It All
You’re 45, and finally on the other side of your divorce.
5 Key Questions to Ask About Family Mediation
For separating couples looking for an alternative to court proceedings, mediation can be hugely helpful in finding resolutions to the most contentious issues.
What’s Fair Is Fair… Or Is It?
“I only want what is equitable. That is my operating principle.”
5 Tips for Coping With Divorce And Child Custody With a High-Conflict Ex
‘Child Custody’ is becoming an outdated concept.
Wanted: Diverse Divorce Practitioners. Why Diversity is Good for All of Us
Couples from all backgrounds can benefit from help from diverse family law practitioners.
New Interview with Peter Salem - The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society
This is a new interview of Peter Salem, long-time Executive Director of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), by Robert Benjamin as part of Mediate's new "The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society" video series.
Mediation in Child Protection Cases
This article illustrates the use of mediation in child protection (juvenile dependency) cases, a practice that has increased substantially in America’s juvenile courts over the past five years.
An Exploratory Study Based on USA Marriage Mediators’ Views
This is a study on models of helping couples stay married. Please find enclosed a letter of invitation to the study.