Archive for the 'Co-Parenting' Category

Child Custody Disputes – A Better Way

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Have you heard the horror stories of parents fighting over the custody of their children in court? Perhaps, you are experiencing this yourself. It is an emotionally, physically, and financially draining experience which often puts the children in the middle to their detriment.
Do you remember the Academy Award winning movie “Kramer v. Kramer”? In that [...]

Ending Your Relationship – Don’t Lose Your Self-Esteem

Monday, January 25th, 2010

When you have decided to end your relationship, you experience many different emotions such as, sadness, hurt, anger, relief, fear, etc.  Even if you are the one who has decided that it would be best to separate, these emotions surface.  As you go through the process of dissolving your relationship, your self-esteem can also be [...]

Conflict in Stepfamilies – Mediation as a Solution

Friday, January 15th, 2010

As people move onto new relationships they often find themselves taking on the role of stepparent to their partner’s children. Blended families pose their own set of challenges. Do you find yourself in a relationship where your partner’s children are now part of your life? Are you having problems communicating with the [...]

Co-Mediation Is Helpful When Children Are Involved

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Working with a mediator during a divorce is very efficient and affordable.  Mediators work with the Parties to open the lines of communication and help them move forward with their lives.
 
Often the Parties are in disagreement about the children – how much time each should spend with them, where they should go to school, what [...]

Stories of Divorce Mediation

Friday, January 1st, 2010

What are the results of divorce mediation? People often feel empowered and grateful for the experience. They know they have done what is best for themselves, their children, and their finances. However, it can often be a difficult decision to work with a mediator in the face of friends and family telling you to do [...]