Mediation offers numerous benefits to divorcing spouses. For starters, it allows them to reach the best solutions, as they are the ones who make decisions concerning their arrangements. Further, it's less stressful, involves less conflict, consumes less time and is...
If you want to avoid a litigated divorce, mediation is one of the best routes to take. It offers a non-adversarial setting that makes it easier to negotiate an agreeable split. But, what if your relationship with your spouse can best be currently described as a...
As the new year approaches, many co-parents may find themselves reflecting on the past year's parenting arrangements and contemplating adjustments to better suit the evolving needs of their children. This is where co-parenting mediation can come into play, offering a...
Co-parenting mediation can be used to resolve holiday-related disputes, just as it can virtually any other co-parenting concern. This approach tends to be popular because it offers numerous benefits that traditional litigation often fails to provide. The holiday...
When most people think about divorce, they imagine a contentious and angry process full of arguments and hurt feelings. However, it does not have to be this way. If you are interested in a more peaceful and private divorce, then collaborative divorce may be right for...
Many divorcing couples opt for collaborative divorce over mediation because they like having the structure of negotiating their agreements with their legal representatives’ immediate involvement as well as that of other professionals they may bring in, like financial...
There is no doubt about it. No matter how civil your mediated divorce or “conscious uncoupling” may be, your kids can wind up emotionally adrift — or worse, internalize the ongoing drama and blame themselves for the rift. That’s why many divorce mediators recommend...
Parents who go through divorce often need to create child custody schedules. A child custody schedule determines when each parent is responsible for the care of their children and how much time they have with their children. Custody or “parenting” time can rotate...
Many people with kids end up divorcing their spouses. Parents can work out issues, such as child custody through divorce mediation. But, for children, divorce mediation is a life-changing event. Parents who want to help their children process the changes that may come...
Parenting after a separation or divorce is a complex task that requires understanding and collaboration. Co-parenting necessitates a shared commitment to the children's well-being, especially concerning educational decisions. Finding a way to work together without...
