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5 Tips for Coping With Divorce And Child Custody With a High-Conflict Ex 04/08/2019
Ann Cerney

‘Child Custody’ is becoming an outdated concept.

New Zealand Family Justice Puts Children First 04/12/2019
Keri Morris

The people of New Zealand can be confident that children and families are at the front of the minds of an independent panel on family justice based on the panel's first report released last month.

Children and ADR 01/05/2018
Shirli Kirschner

Children are involved in ADR processes in five main contexts.

Mediation in Child Protection Cases 02/22/2019
Leonard Edwards

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.

Creating Effective Parenting Plans 01/22/2019
Leyla Balakhane

This article discusses working with your children’s developmental needs when creating a parenting plan.

What is Child-Inclusive Mediation? 10/26/2018
Dakota Murphey

If you are a parent going through separation or divorce it is highly likely you are worried about the effect it will have on your children.

Addressing Your Child’s Repressed Anger 08/15/2018
Linette Garcia

If a parent wants to set their child up for success, they should strive to teach them how to handle their emotions in a healthy way.

Child Dependency Mediation Update 07/02/2018
Randy Drew

Mediator Randy Drew discusses the success of their multi-mediator approach.

The Intractability Barrier in Child Dependency 04/13/2018
Randy Drew

Stories of successfully breaking the intractability barrier in child dependency mediation: Conflict can be dealt with more successfully & less harmfully. (Say it with me.)

Ask the Judge - Do I need an Attorney's Help to Create a Parenting Plan? 02/02/2018
Sherrill Ellsworth

As long as you and your coParent are committed to working together to create a Parenting Plan that’s best for your children, there is no need for extra costs.

Children Find Peace in the Forest 08/15/2018
Michelle Brenner

Nature Deficit Disorder, a phrase coined by Richard Louv in his book, Last Child in The Woods, is used to describe the impact that urbanisation along with the technological era has had, in reducing the time children are having in nature, nearby nature.

Morality and Mediation: Can We Reunite the Children? 08/10/2018
William Scott Harralson, J.D.

In April 2018, the U.S. Justice Department implemented a new “zero-tolerance” policy for the detention and arrest of undocumented immigrants. This article discusses how mediation techniques can be used to handle such a difficult situation.

10 Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce 10/19/2018
Diane Kramer

Are you struggling with Co-Parenting after divorce? If you are, it is no surprise.

Co-Parenting Tips During a Divorce 08/31/2018
Mitch Cohen

By following some simple tips and committing yourself to being the best co-parent possible, you can help to ensure your children thrive during and after the divorce.

The Decision to Divorce: A Mediator’s Role 05/17/2019
Stuart Watson

While mediation is well-known as a successful and affordable method for couples to negotiate and settle a divorce or separation, mediation can also be an effective process for helping a couple make the decision to divorce.

The Psychology of Conflict and the Art of Compassion 05/17/2019
Debra Dupree

This article is designed to shift how we manage people in emotionally intense situations.

The Downside of DIY Divorce 05/10/2019
Denise French

With the increasing popularity of Pinterest, the concept of “do-it-yourself” or “DIY” projects have become enticing for many.

8 Things To Consider When Communicating With Your Ex 05/10/2019
Leyla Balakhane

Divorce taints the line of communication between couples, as the multitude of emotions circulating between them makes it toughto remain civil.

What Is Divorce Mediation and Why Might it Be Good for You? 05/10/2019
Lori Frio-Walker

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.

Is There LIfe After Divorce At 45? Your Mindset Tells It All 05/03/2019
Ann Cerney

You’re 45, and finally on the other side of your divorce.

Are You and Your Ex “High Conflict Parents”? 5 Red Flags and What You Can Do 04/22/2019
Ann Cerney

Whether you are divorced or considering divorce, you’ve probably heard the dreaded catch phrase “high conflict parents”.

5 Key Questions to Ask About Family Mediation 04/22/2019
Dakota Murphey

For separating couples looking for an alternative to court proceedings, mediation can be hugely helpful in finding resolutions to the most contentious issues.

The Family Mediation Process – Step by Step Guide 04/22/2019
Zara Rafiq

Family mediation is becoming increasingly popular for families in the UK to help resolve conflict and reach agreements surrounding children or finances or in some circumstances, both.

What’s Fair Is Fair… Or Is It? 04/12/2019
Joy Rosenthal

“I only want what is equitable. That is my operating principle.”

Wanted: Diverse Divorce Practitioners. Why Diversity is Good for All of Us 03/15/2019
Valerie Qian

Couples from all backgrounds can benefit from help from diverse family law practitioners.

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New Interview with Don Saposnek - The Future of Mediation and Negotiation in Our Culture, Politics and Society 03/07/2019
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.

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.

Pioneer Series: Families Closer Post-Divorce - Video 07/04/2014
Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.

Joan Kelly describes a research finding which concluded that families who mediated during the divorce had father's who were significantly more involved in their children's lives twelve years post-mediation.

Child Custody Mediation Q & A - Video 01/26/2012
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.

Aboriginal Child Protection Mediation - Video 02/16/2012
The Ministry of Children and Family Development British Columbia

An interview with an Aboriginal woman who talks about her experience with child protection mediation. She tells us how mediation helps both parents and child welfare workers who are unable to resolve a plan of care for a child, reach a decision together in a non-judgmental way.

Sandi Sherr Parenting Mediation - Video 05/18/2012
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.

Family Mediation UK - Video 11/13/2013
Sandi Sherr

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 03/28/2013
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 05/13/2013
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 01/14/2013
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.

5 Sources of Conflict - Video 08/06/2012
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 01/26/2012
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 01/26/2012
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 01/25/2012
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 01/25/2012
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 10/08/2012
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 02/16/2012
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 01/25/2012
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.

Andrew Schepard: Aborigine Model Processes for Handling Child Neglect/Abuse - Video 03/16/2010
Andrew Schepard

Andrew Schepard describes how Aboriginal tribes have an optimal process of dealing with child neglect and/or abuse. If abuse is reported, a family group conference may be called; they have the choice of opting out of the coercive court system, which he sees as a model approach.

Wheeler, Terry: Training Children in Negotiation Skills - Video 02/07/2010
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.

Singer, Linda: Interpersonal Mediation Builds Skills - Video 05/04/2010
Linda Singer

Linda Singer describes how her interpersonal mediation experience in the past has helped her to mediate in multi-party, complex cases currently. The rapport-development skills she learned in interpersonal mediation carry over to multi-party disputes.

Clarence Cramer: Safeguards for Mediating Domestic Violence Issues - Video 04/17/2010
Clarence Cramer

Clarence Cramer talks about the basic safeguards for clients in a domestic violence dispute, emphasizing protection.

Joan Kelly: Describing the book "Surviving the Break-Up" - Video 07/04/2010
Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.

Joan Kelly talks about the central themes of her book, "Surviving the Break-Up". These include: impacts on children of different ages, impacts on the parents, reactions to the visiting relationship post-divorce, developmental impacts and behaviors over time.

Chip Rose: Mediation and Collaborative Law - Video 05/29/2010
Chip Rose

Chip Rose notes that the field of collaborative law is in its adolescence and there is tension between the collaborative law people who think they are creating something new when in reality mediators have been helping divorcing couples for decades. The history and experience in the mediation field is not always fully appreciated and valued.

Andrew Schepard: Challenges Within Family Mediation - Video 05/07/2010
Andrew Schepard

Andrew Schepard discusses challenges within family mediation: domestic violence, cultural differences and parties' expectations of the mediator, and a need to pre-screen violent parents.

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News Search Results

Custody News

5/23:

Dos and Don’ts of Mediation in Family Law Cases

More and more jurisdictions are requiring parties to attend mediation at least once, and sometimes twice, before walking into court for trial. read

5/03:

How Is This Divorce Different From All Other Divorces?

Exploring four paradigms of collaborative (and mediated) divorces. read

5/03:

Justice Minister to speak in Ottawa on Divorce Act

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable David Lametti PC MP, is addressing Family Law professionals regarding about Bill C-78, an Act to amend the Divorce Act at the joint conference of the Ontario Collaborative Law Federation (OCLF) and the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM). read

4/23:

Biggest Divorce Mediation Benefits

In this post, we focus on divorce mediation in Orlando and its benefits. read

4/23:

Mediation results in improved, more timely outcomes in child protection cases

New report says participants in child protection mediation ‘Very Satisfied’ read

4/02:

Mediation services can help with spring cleanup of relationships

Too often, we ignore or neglect the cleanup needed after the interpersonal storms which occur over time in our relationships with significant others, close and extended family members, neighbors, friends and co-workers which leave behind hurt feelings, strained, and tense encounters and destruction, potentially marring our lives. read

3/26:

How mediation can help household division

Divorce can be difficult for the entire family. Mediator and author BJ Mann of BJ Mediation Services joined Alexis Arnold on Good Day Rochester to talk about different ways families can cope with their divorce. read

2/26:

Mediation: Don't Sign Anything Without Your Attorney

If the parties come to an understanding in mediation, the mediator will usually draft a document known as a “Memorandum of Understanding” or otherwise called a “MOU.” While a MOU lacks the detail and specificity of a full-blown, formal settlement agreement, it is recognized as a binding agreement if and only if it is signed by the parties. read

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14 ways to make your divorce as painless as possible, according to a therapist

Between 40 and 50% of married partners in the United States end up divorcing. Though there's no easy way to end a marriage, there are some things that can help make splitting up less terrible. read

1/14:

Matrimonial mediation pilot program starts in Brooklyn

Brooklyn is now one of three locations in the state that will begin a presumptive matrimonial mediation pilot program in which couples seeking to get a divorce will go through a mediation session before going to court. read

1/08:

Who gets to keep the dog in a divorce?

For some people, their pet is almost like their child. ‘In most cases, the court will look into what is in the best interest of the pet, and will get in an expert to say who is in the best position to look after it. read

1/08:

Working with both spouses to mediate a divorce proceeding

Tracy Kendel explains how mediation can be used in divorce proceedings to ensure parents can co-parent their children. read

12/26:

Should couple try mediation?

Mediation is always worth trying, provided there is no real power imbalance in the relationship. Not only does the process save money, it helps bring the two of you to the table to talk about difficult things and find a joint solution you can both live with. read

11/30:

The Impact of Recent Changes in Family Law in Australia for Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners

Major changes to family law were announced this year, all of which are likely to impact how family law practitioners work with clients, the court system and opposing counsel. read

11/20:

Audrina Patridge Agrees to Mediation amid Messy Divorce

Audrina Patridge and her estranged husband Corey Bohan will participate in mediation as they draw closer to finalizing their divorce. read

11/19:

Get Help At Mediate.com 24/7

Should things get difficult this Thanksgiving, check out Mediate.com for great communication suggestions and to find a family mediator. Now in business for 23 years, Mediate.com offers America's and the world's most used directory of mediators. read

11/19:

Contact with your children over Christmas while separating?

Many divorcing couples are keen to get Christmas over and done with, especially parents who find it difficult to agree on child contact arrangements over the festive period. read

10/30:

For Life's Family Disputes, Mediation Could Help

Family mediation can possibly help your family overcome a conflict. What mediation does differently is attempt to solve disagreements in two or three sessions, which can be cost effective -- if the situation fits. read

9/12:

Why mediation trumps suits in settling marriage disputes

There is a rising rate of divorce in Kenya and globally, as couples rush for annulment before exploring other options available to them. There are some marital issues that can be solved without getting into a hostile and dramatic court process. read

9/12:

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale in Mediation Over Custody Agreement

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale are in mediation over their current custody agreement, two years after reaching a divorce settlement. read

8/01:

When Matrimonial Attorneys Become Divorce Mediators

Many matrimonial attorneys will take on divorce mediation cases and agree to act in the capacity of divorce mediator. Sometimes, the attorneys are trained and experienced in divorce mediation, whereas other times they are not. The results will vary based on the mediator’s understanding of how divorce mediation should be conducted. read

7/10:

Muslim Personal Law Board To Expand Sharia Courts All Over India To Mediate On Family Disputes

All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), India’s highest decision-making body on Muslim affairs has planned to open Darul-Qaza or Sharia courts in all the districts of the country. He further added that the board is also of the view that the increased number of these Sharia courts will encourage people to approach them for disputes arising out of family and property matters. read

7/10:

The plan you never want to make: How to prepare for a divorce

You might ask, “Who would ever plan for a divorce?” While no one plans to divorce, the fact is that the divorce rate in the United States is about 50%, which translates to about 2 million divorces annually. Here are the top 10 things to consider before filing for divorce. read

6/13:

7 Times Mediation Won't Work For A Broken Relationship (And You Should Just Get Divorced)

In some situations, mediation just may not be worth it. Here are seven situations where mediation may not be the best choice. read

5/22:

Mediators’ Institute hits out at ‘misleading’ media coverage of mediation

The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII) has criticised “misleading” media coverage of mediation in reporting on the Vicky Phelan case. read

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