Divorce Through Mediation – Peaceful Divorce Mediation Process
Divorce Is Not Meant To Be Painless – But It Can Be Peaceful Couples often envision divorce to be either an all-out-war like in the movie “War of the Roses” or a walk-in-the-park. They come to the process of mediation often thinking that it can’t work or be peaceful because there is no way they […]
The Various Stages Of Divorce Are Inherently Emotional
Top 5 Emotions Related To Alimony Alimony is often the most contentious issue in divorce. As an attorney and mediator with over 30 years of experience, I am dedicated to the peaceful resolution of divorce. I’m never shocked when a mediation which was proceeding smoothly and calmly erupts into contentiousness and animosity when the issue […]
Same-Sex Divorce & It’s Unique Challenges
Regardless Of Your Sexual Orientation, Divorce Is Still Divorce Many same-sex couples were ecstatic in 2015 when it became legal to marry in Florida. Just a few days after that historic day, the Tampa Bay Times published an article that chronicled the experiences of a woman who was jubilant for a completely different reason: Florida would also […]
The Different Divorce Effects on Men and Women
Moving On Past Divorce – It’s Hard For Everyone Men and women are equally likely to end a non-marital relationship. A recent study confirms that it is women who are more likely to initiate divorce proceedings. However, as both former partners begin their post-divorce lives, who has the tougher time? Why Women Start Most Divorces? […]
Mediation Is A Great Option For High-Conflict Couples
Top Ways I Work With High-Conflict Couples In an ideal setting, mediation is a process in which a divorcing couple sits with a mediator and negotiates in good-faith towards a settlement that is considered by each party to be fair and reasonable. During that scenario, each person will express their goals and concerns, the other […]
Recover Young Children Emotionally From Their Parent’s Divorce
Children Often Feel The Emotional Impact During & After Divorce Divorce is a traumatic event that creates upheaval in the family system and can cause a myriad of altering life changes upon children. Whether the children are young, middle aged or adolescents that feeling of ‘togetherness’ as a unit becomes ripped apart. While you can’t […]
Learn How Divorce Mediation Helps In Effective Co-Parenting
Co-Parenting After Divorce Is Best For Children Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her former spouse, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, lit up social media outlets recently when they shared a family photo of themselves with their children. The former celebrity couple made headlines in 2014 when they announced they were “consciously uncoupling” after 10 years of marriage […]
Mediation Can Work Even If You Don’t Trust Your Wife Or Husband
Trust Issues Can Cause Divorce – But Don’t Prevent Mediation Trust, or to be more specific, lack of trust, is one of the main reasons why relationships fail. Regarding marriages, lack of trust or mistrust often results from infidelity or other similar event that occurred between the spouses. Spouses often ask me: “my spouse and […]
A Peaceful Divorce Is Compatible With Mediation
Divorce And Peace – It’s Not Incompatible. When someone says “I’m getting a divorce,” what images and thoughts popup in your mind? A bloody war? Anger? Revenge? Pain? Tens of thousands of dollars wasted on lawyers? I’m sure there are many more negative connotations you can think about. I believe that divorce can be […]
Mediation Helps Spouses Achieve An Equitable Distribution
Mediation Resolves The Division Of All Property (Assets & Debts). Equitable distribution can be put as simply as: anything that is acquired during the marriage, whether it is an asset or liability is considered marital and should be equitably distributed by the Court. The first step in the equitable distribution process is determining what is […]