Oftentimes issues arise after a divorce is final.  They could be issues about child and/or spousal support, child custody, parenting timeshare, co-parenting, and other financial issues.  Should a couple run to the nearest family law attorney and file court papers?  Is there another option? 
Sitting down with a mediator provides the parties with a less expensive, less [...]

“When you’re frightened don’t sit still, keep on doing something.  The act of doing will give you back your courage.”  Grace Ogot
Are you paralyzed with fear about the end of your marriage?  Are you feeling completely overwhelmed at the thought of divorce?  Are you fearful about your future and your children’s future? 
These are all very [...]

How does mediation transform your life?  What can your life look like after mediation? 
If there is conflict in your life, you know the emotional and financial pain you are experiencing.  Whether it is a failed marriage, difficulty with a business partner or vendor, or fighting among your siblings about the care of an aging parent, [...]

How do couples end their marriages and divide their households during these difficult economic times?  I have encountered numerous couples in this last year who have been faced with the daunting task of splitting the household pot of money into two to set up their separate households. 
This has always been difficult for couples to do [...]

“Attitudes are more important than facts.”  Norman Vincent Peale
Our thoughts about an event, our current situation, another person, our work, etc. have an incredible impact on our lives.  What happens to us is one thing.  How we react to it is another.  When you are going through a difficult time such as divorce, you may [...]

Did you know that when you hire attorneys and go to court you give up your voice in the divorce process?  The attorneys and the judge will now make most of the decisions for you.  You lose your power to be part of the process and make your wants, needs, and concerns known to the [...]

“Nothing in life is to be feared.  It is only to be understood.”  Marie Curie
When you are going through a divorce, one of the strongest emotions is fear. Fear of the process, fear of the unknown, and fear of the future are common feelings that surface.  How do you overcome your fears and move forward?
It [...]

Did you know that the average time to go through a divorce process in litigation is two years?  If you go to court for hearings and then a family law trial, it could be even longer.  You become dependent on the court’s schedule as well as your attorneys’ schedule.  Divorce cases have been known to [...]

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Lao-Tze, Chinese Philosopher
When you’re going through a divorce, it may feel like a thousand miles until you reach your new destination – a life of peace and renewed hope.  It can feel like that point in your life will never come.  It can [...]

“The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong at the broken places.”  Ernest Hemingway
Going through a separation and divorce can make you feel like you are broken.  If you go through the court system, you will be emotionally and financially drained.  You may resent the decisions that are made for you by your attorney [...]