Summer vacation is an exciting time for children, but it can also present unique challenges for co-parents. Not only do you have to figure out how to work out the vacation schedules, but you also need to figure out how to work out the normal daily schedule for the...
Divorce
What if you can’t co-parent?
When you divorce, it is expected that you will both continue parenting your child. The exact balance is up for negotiation, but, unless a court deems it necessary to exclude one parent from the child’s life for safety reasons, both parents must work together to raise...
Mediating a parenting schedule
If you’re a parent, it’s likely that one of the reasons you’ve chosen to mediate your divorce (or at least consider it) is to keep things as amicable as possible between you and your co-parent. Mediation is good practice for working together in the coming years as...
Divorcing spouses can work together to sell their home
If you and your spouse have agreed that you can work together to divorce via mediation, then you should be able to work together to sell your home. Selling the family home and splitting the proceeds is often the only financially feasible choice for divorcing couples....
3 ways mediation benefits co-parents settling custody matters
Mediation is one of the most effective tools for those hoping to pursue a peaceful divorce. Those who share children are among the many divorcing couples in Michigan that might benefit from mediation prior to hearings in family court. Why is mediation so beneficial...
Avoid these 4 mistakes during divorce mediation
Divorce is a complex and emotional process, even if you and your spouse agree it’s time to separate.. Anger, sadness and stress may cause you to make some mistakes during the divorce mediation process. Although divorce mediation is simple and less expensive, there...
Can divorce mediation work for you?
Your marriage is coming to an end and you’ve known other people who have gone through bitter, drawn-out litigation. You are certain this is not something you want to go through. So what are your options? Divorce mediation is a voluntary alternative for couples who...
What do business owners do during a divorce?
In many cases, business partners are completely unrelated. They are simply two people who decided to work together to start a company. But there are also many cases in which married couples will start companies together as a joint venture. Family businesses are one of...
Have your kids asked to participate in child custody mediation?
A mediated divorce offers families invaluable benefits. In most situations, mediation allows couples to part ways more peacefully than through a traditional divorce. It also empowers parents to reach custody and parenting time decisions that promote healthy...
Can mediation resolve all your divorce issues?
Divorce is a complex and emotional process for everyone involved. It can be hard to separate personal feelings from the practical issues that need to be resolved, such as property division, child custody, and alimony. One way to handle these issues is through...