After reading several blogs with posts about the unhappy marriages people are living in, it saddens me to think that people stay in these marriages when they could be so much happier if they left. While I realize the feeling … Read More
It is in the news and it is at our mediation table…couples divorcing after 20, 30, 40 years of marriage…why? What is driving this trend? For one opinion, check out this clip on Why Couples Divorce After 40 Years Do … Read More
This is an issue often overlooked when divorcing. You do have options when you get divorced…and if you have several ex-spouses you have several options…odd, but true. So here is how it goes. Spouse A (Wife) and Spouse B (Husband … Read More
This is a great article summarizing what YOU need to do as the mediation participant to prepare yourself for mediation. It is also sets forth what you can and cannot expect from mediation. You should know what you are getting into, and know that mediation is a very different experience from litigation. While it is the best way, it does require YOU to make the decisions, speak up, and not allow agreements to be made that you dont agree with. If you have a hard time speaking up for yourself, you need to think abotu that and how you can change that in mediation.… Read More