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Should Divorced Parents Spend the Holidays Together?
My clients ask me this question often. And the answer is not often cut and dry. It’s more like an onion, with many layers that need to be considered. When you utilize the collaborative or mediation divorce process, we work collectively through concerns like this with a team of mental health experts who can help…
Read MoreShould I Ask For A Divorce During The Holidays?
Asking for a divorce never has the perfect timing. When you discuss the topic of divorce during the holidays, the stress level can be tenfold. It can cause a great deal of turmoil for your partner and children. It is essential to consider all the pros and cons of asking for a divorce during the…
Read MoreWho is the best mediator?
The best mediator is not always the most expensive one. You should interview three mediators and feel which one is the best fit for you and your situation. You should consider whether they can address your family’s needs, your financial issues, and whether they work with mental health professionals and financial experts as co-mediators. Also,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Your Children’s Emotional Health When Going Through A Divorce
Many children feel that they are the reason, or even worse, they are being used as pawns to pit one parent against the other parent during the divorce process. It’s so tragic when this occurs! Unfortunately, it is most often seen in highly emotionally traumatic litigated court divorces. However, when you choose mediation or collaborative…
Read MoreIs Mediation Less Expensive than other approaches?
Mediation is the least expensive approach to divorce, apart from doing it yourself. How is mediation less expensive? Most mediation sessions are 2 hours. And, most divorce mediations are 2-5 sessions. By contrast, court litigation – which can include hearings, letter-writing between counsel, discovery, pre-hearing conferences, preparation of declarations, subpoenas, points and authorities, and all…
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