Understanding the differences between divorce mediation and divorce litigation can be helpful in determining which is right for you. In full disclosure, I’m a divorce mediator, and we’re a mediation-only practice here at West Coast Family Mediation Center, so this … Read More
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
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
When you are having a deeply personal and emotional moment, do you want an audience? Of course not! When you are going through divorce litigation, all your personal grievances are thrust in to the public as you attempt to hash … Read More
Is mediation the wave of the future? One can only hope! I have to say that I do believe it is beginning to catch on, more and more couples come to me telling me they watched their sister, brother, mom, … 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? Check out this clip for one opinion… https://online.wsj.com/video/news-hub-why-couples-divorce-after-40-years/E8CD3223-DF7A-45E4-9B7F-383253358528.html?KEYWORDS=divorce Do you have any ideas on why … 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
If you are at the crossroads between deciding to move forward with a mediator or an attorney, this may be a great article for you to read. While it is not focusing on mediators in family law, it is focusing … Read More