Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of the most stressful life events that you can experience. You may feel lost and while you want to help the process go smoother, you’re not sure how. However, there are a few … Read More
Often, we get questions from clients about whether they have to have an attorney to do mediation and sometimes they want one and sometimes they tell us that they don’t want to work with attorneys at all. Now I am … Read More
I often have clients ask how I handle an impasse in mediation. Here is an example of an email I have sent to clients who have become frustrated and are contemplating hiring attorneys and heading to court. I hope you … Read More
If you missed Part I read it here first Now that you and your spouse will likely be sharing time with your children equally, the overworking spouse will have to work less because he/she will not have the help from … Read More
As we come to the end of yet, another year, it is always important to reflect on the year that is ending. In our own reflecting, we were thinking of ways to help our clients more after their services have … Read More
In this 3-part series, I have been discussing nuances of our mediation process, to help those who have never been part of a mediation process understand… what exactly IS mediation? Today, I would like to discuss why you may find … Read More
So, let’s walk into a session and act as a fly on the wall. Actually, just this morning I had a couple come in for a consultation, and there was a fly who wouldn’t leave the room… so let’s pretend … Read More
It is no secret that going through a divorce is stressful, even when each party approaches the process with a co-operative mindset. Experts say that we process divorce much like a death. First, there is the initial shock, a grieving … Read More
Not that there is ever a good time to start the stressful process of divorce, but August is by far one of the best months to begin. There are several reasons why many people prefer the fall to initiate divorce … Read More
Most people don’t realize how truly expensive a divorce can be until you are faced with the large financial challenges it can bring. Mediation is a fantastic (and affordable) choice to complete your dissolution. In the UK, a new app … Read More