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Drafting a Divorce Settlement in Mediation

The mediation process can go quickly or take some time, depending on the complexity of the issues of your divorce and the willingness of both parties to collaborate and compromise. Eventually, though, you will finally reach the stage where you have agreed on all of the issues of your divorce and are ready to draft… Read More »

Tips for Having the Mediation Discussion With Your Spouse

If you have decided you want a divorce and have determined mediation or collaboration to be your ideal route forward, you will need to discuss the matter with your spouse. Remember that both of these tactics require face-to-face communication, so you should get the matter off on the right foot by properly communicating your intentions…. Read More »

The Pros and Cons of Online Divorce Mediation

Online divorce mediation is here to stay. What became highly popular during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic remains a service offered by many mediators. Is it right for you? Consider some of the following pros and cons. PROS Flexibility: You can participate in your mediation sessions from anywhere with an internet connection, even… Read More »

What Do Online Mediation Appointments Look Like?

The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 forced many types of businesses to seek greater flexibility in their operations. For attorneys, this meant a greater reliance on virtual meetings. In the field of divorce law, this also means virtual mediation sessions. Many mediators continue to offer online mediation appointments, even after many of the… Read More »

Get Your Mediation Agreements in Writing

You will eventually get to a point in your mediation where you and your spouse agree on the issues of your divorce. In fact, you might even agree on some of the smaller issues in your very first session. Whenever you and your spouse reach an agreement, whether it be in mediation or in private… Read More »

What Does “Winning” Actually Mean in Divorce?

For some, the goal of their divorce is to come out and feel like they’ve “won.” But what exactly does “winning” mean in the context of a divorce, and is this mindset perhaps a destructive one? Winners and losers Part of the problem with the idea of wanting to “win” (or that someone even can… Read More »

What is Co-Mediation and Is It An Option for Me?

You’ve likely heard of the process of divorce mediation. In this form of alternative dispute resolution, spouses work together in the presence of a neutral third party to negotiate the issues of their divorce. The mediator will help facilitate positive and helpful communication and navigate the couple around potential roadblocks to solutions. There is also… Read More »

Don’t Listen to These Divorce Mediation Myths

As you get started with the divorce mediation process, it is a good idea to regularly communicate with your mediator or attorney and have them answer any questions you have. If you do not, there is a possibility you will be exposed to some divorce mediation myths that could unnecessarily frighten you. Here are a… Read More »

Divorce Mediation is Better for Children of All Ages

One of the biggest benefits of divorce mediation is that it is much less tense and confrontational. This means there is less of a likelihood that children will be significantly impacted by the high-stress nature of courtroom litigation. Mediation also allows parents to maintain control over all decisions related to their children. You almost certainly… Read More »

The Costs of Divorce Mediation

One of the most common questions people have when they begin their divorce mediation process is: “How much can I expect to pay?” The good news is that divorce mediation costs significantly less than other divorce methods, especially courtroom litigation. Here is a quick overview of what you can expect. Free consultations: You are likely… Read More »