Archive for the 'Divorce Mediation' Category

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 [...]

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 [...]

How Much Money Will You Save With Mediation?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Did you know that the average cost for a divorce where both parties hire attorneys and have a few court appearances can be between $10,000-15,000? If they fight and go to court repeatedly, it can cost close to $25,000-30,000. It can cost even more (upwards of $50,000-75,000) if they go to trial or appeal the [...]

How is Mediation Different Than Going to Court?

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

What is Mediation?
Mediation is a conflict resolution process that brings in a neutral third party, the mediator, to facilitate the communication between the parties in an effort to help them resolve their differences and reach a mutual agreement.
Litigation in a Dissolution of Marriage

This the expected way to handle a Dissolution of Marriage – each Party [...]