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To Mediate or Not to Mediate Your Child Custody Case
Ben Coltrin
There are many benefits of using mediation in your child custody case. Mediation gives you the final say over the type of custody you get and the other terms of your parenting plan.
Approaching Custody with Reason vs. Rancor
Dr. Lynne C. Halem
No matter how a couple may approach questions involving parenting after divorce, the answers are never easily derived.
The Long Term Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children
Natalie Maximets
Growing up is complicated enough on its own. Having parents' divorce can make it even harder. To avoid the psychological effects of divorce on children, parents should go through the process gracefully.
Unmarried Parents and Children
Genesis Liu
It is said and proven that when a child is born to unmarried parents, the child would most likely remain and be cared for by the mother.
Domestic Harmony For Better Future Of Our Children
Veera Mahajan
I remember standing by the wall with my brothers and crying while my father was beating my mother.
3 Strategies for Effective Co-Parenting
Ben Coltrin
Above all, remember that co-parenting is about your kids.
Co-Parenting Online Course – How to Not Put Your Kids in the Middle of Your Divorce
Jen Schimbeno
The ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) ACE’s study, is one of the largest studies about traumatic events in the lives of children ages 0-17. This study identifies three types of risk factors for trauma in children: abuse, neglect and household dysfunction.
Mediation and Co-Parenting: Why It Works
Denise French
As difficult as a divorce can be for a married couple, it can be just as upsetting and confusing for the children of the relationship.
Top 5 Co-parenting Apps for Mediation
Ben Coltrin
A good co-parenting app helps parents feel focused and organized heading into mediation. Here are the best co-parenting apps so you can choose the right one for your family.
Covid Exasperates Issues Between Co-parents About Agency
Aaron Leakey
Covid-19 certainly does exasperate the challenge of co-parenting post-separation.
3 Oft-Forgotten Questions to Ask Yourself Before Family Mediation
Ben Coltrin
This article discusses 4 important questions that parents often forget to ask themselves before going to mediation. These questions are often forgotten because they are tough subjects to discuss like whether parents will appoint a guardian in the event neither is able to care for the child.
5 Questions to Ask Your Potential Family Mediator
Ben Coltrin
This article addresses five important questions parents should ask a family mediator before hiring them. These questions could help parents find the right professional to guide them toward an agreement.
Who Wears the Pants in Your Family?
Joy Rosenthal
So much has changed! When I was growing up, the expectation for middle-class marriages (which were always between women and men) was that it was the man’s job to earn enough money to support the family, and it was the woman’s job was to have children and to contribute to the economy by spending money.
ADA Mediation Refresher
Judith Cohen
I think it might be time for a refresher on ADA Mediation, * a topic I have written and trained on frequently – but not for a while now.
3 Ways Parents Can Help Their Kids Adjust
Jane McWilliams
As parents, we try to protect our kids from undue stress. But the reality is that life is inherently stressful. While we may not be able to protect our kids from all stress we can help them learn to cope and adjust.
The Five Divorces
Joy Rosenthal
Lonnie and Chris got married right out of college.¹ They had a lot of ups and downs, and over time, they grew apart. After 20 years, they decided to divorce.
Now More than Ever, Creativity is Needed in Divorces
Roseann Vanella
We live in an uncertain world where things can change radically at the drop of a hat. We experienced this last year in a huge way with the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Remarkable (And Often Very Surprising) Benefits of Virtual Mediation
Eric R. Galton
A funny thing happened on April 1, 2020. After over 30 years and 7,500 cases as an in person, high-touch mediator, I grudgingly became, out of necessity born by COVID-19, a virtual, online mediator.
You Might Have more in Common with Bill and Melinda Than You Think…
Joy Rosenthal
Bill and Melinda Gates recently announced that they are divorcing after 27 years. Besides having to address their billions of dollars and their enormously influential foundation, this has brought attention to issues of a mature (or “gray”) divorce.
The Problem With the Label "High Conflict Divorce"
Carrie Gour
It’s generally true in conflict that “it takes two to tango.” In the world of divorce, the fundamental problem with being labelled “high conflict” is how rarely both parties are dancing together.
Dispute Resolution with Collaborative Law
Christen Ritchey
Collaborative law is the best way for families to navigate tough transitions and here is why.
How you Approach a Disagreement Matters
Amy Robertson
Separation is challenging; going through a separation during a pandemic can be more challenging.
Using Text Messages and Emails in Mediation, Family, or Divorce Court
Carrie Gour
A guide on best practices related to the collection and use mobile evidence and the software options available best suited to assist.
The 2020 Tax Conundrum: Questions Facing Couples Whose Divorce is Pending
Dr. Lynne C. Halem
2020 has been a year of too many upsets, too many uncertainties, and too many confusions.
The Muddy Time
Elle Rave
Some of us call it the muddy time. It’s the time in between the decision to divorce and when the actual divorce is made final.
Video Search Results
Managing Conflict at Home During COVID-19
Sarah Ater
This links to a free course for practitioners, or to show to their clients as a resource, for resolving home conflict during the quarantine.
Tips for Divorcing Couples - Videos 2 through 5
Roseann Vanella
We decided to bring experts together who can provide some tips on how to deal with the stress of not only COVID-19 but the stress of going through a divorce or separation during these unprecedented times.
Divorce & Managing Anxiety during COVID-19 - Video
Roseann Vanella
We decided to bring experts together who can provide some tips on how to deal with the stress of not only COVID-19 but the stress of going through a divorce or separation during these unprecedented times.
Interview with Don Saposnek
Donald T. Saposnek
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.
New Interview with Peter Salem - The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society
Peter Salem
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.
Hopes for Future of Mediation
Margaret Shaw
Margaret Shaw talks about what she hopes to see in the future for mediation: that mediation in schools will make a difference; certification regulations will form slowly, so as not to lose the flexibility of the field; that there will be an increased emphasis on collaboration in society.
Interview with Susan Yates: The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society
Susan Yates
Managing A Force of Nature: ODR and Dispute Resolution Systems Design Standards and Practice: An interview with Susan Yates by Robert Benjamin.
High Conflict Child Custody: Mediation And Settlement
02/29/2016
In this video I discuss the dynamics and the psychology of settlement. This is one of the first challenges I faced in my child custody dispute and it really blindsided me.
Family Mediation UK - Video
11/13/2013
This video is produced by the Ministry of Justice in the UK . It highlights the benefits of using mediation for family cases.
Mediation Case Law Video: Enforcing Old Agreements
James Coben
In Buckley v. Shealy, the appellate court decided to not to enforce a mediated divorce settlement, when the agreement is over a decade old and was never submitted to the court.
Mediation Case Law Video: Enforcing Oral Mediation Settlement Agreement
James Coben
In the case Ledbetter v Ledbetter, the appellate court considered the issue of whether parties to a divorce mediation should be bound to a settlement orally dictated by the mediator and affirmed by parties and their counsel at mediation, which was later repudiated by one of the parties.
Family Basics and Divorce Mediation - Video
Gabriel Cheong, Esq.
Divorce and Family Mediation Basics Video. This is a question and answer video that tries to answer all of the basic divorce questions.
Child Custody Mediation Q & A - Video
North Carolina Courts
Court Q & A - Child Custody Mediation - What to do when parents enter a custody battle. Join District Court Judge Martin (Marty) McGee and Bryan Hurley as they discuss this process.
Sandi Sherr Parenting Mediation - Video
Sandi Sherr
A welcoming message from Sandi Sherr, parenting mediator at Main Line Family Law Center, a law firm specializing in integrated divorce mediation practices, along Philadelphia Main Line.
5 Sources of Conflict - Video
Diana Mercer
The 5 Sources of Conflict. This is an excerpt from a 25-hour basic family mediation training that is offered in the Los Angeles area by Diana Mercer.
Four Phases of the Mediation Process - Video
Tennessee Mediation
This video describes the four phases of the mediation process. This is an informative role-play produced by Jean Munroe and TennesseeMediation.com. The topic of the mediation is divorce and child custody.
Family Mediation in Action - Video
Relationships Scotland
A film showing parents who are having difficulties attending three mediation sessions. They discuss and agree a positive way forward for them as a family.
Peace Talks: What is Divorce Mediation - Video
Diana Mercer
Diana Mercer, Esq. presents an informative and knowledgable description of mediating a divorce. She explains that clients can decide how much if at all to involve a lawyer.
Divorce Toronto: What You Need to Know about Getting a Divorce - Video
Fairway Divorce Solutions
Divorce Toronto: What You Need to Know About Getting a Divorce
Fairway Divorce Solutions, a Toronto-based ADR firm, helps couples to get divorced faster and cheaper than other options.
Mediation in Disability Cases - Video
Leo Hura
This video by Leo Hura shows a parent with a disabled child. She finds herself in a dispute with her school, but through the mediation process she reaches agreement with school regarding her disabled child in a culinary program.
Kansas City Center - Video
Community Mediation Center of Kansas City
Video explaining the community mediation center set-up. Highlighting the center in Kansas City, this video shows multiple people coming to the center to resolve a variety of disputes.
Lincoln Peer Mediation - Video
Lincoln Middle School
Tobi Inlender and students discuss the Peer Mediation Program in Santa Monica. This is the original peer mediation program in Los Angeles, and is run by the Dispute Resolution program and Lincoln Middle School.
Hugh McIssac: Child Custody Mediation - Video
Hugh McIssac
Hugh McIssac shares an example of a child custody mediation he had early on. He notes that the positive outcome that resulted would never have occurred if it had been a court's decision.
Joan Kelly: Conflict-Free Environment for Children During Divorce - Video
Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.
Joan Kelly describes how mediation can be a protective factor for children in the divorce process. If parents can engage in and deal with conflict without involving their children, the children will be better off.
Wheeler, Terry: Training Children in Negotiation Skills - Video
Terry Wheeler
Terry Wheeler discusses research that shows mediation training for children can be effective, though a trainer must impart a comprehensive training, not just the first stages.