Family Mediation 2.0 - Integrating Online Capacities
Dramatic changes are coming to family mediation programs and practices in the U.S. In the court context, The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and the Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) are now leading the way to expand online access to justice, including online dispute resolution (ODR).
Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorce/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID19 Pandemic
Leaders from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) have released these guidelines for co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four Reasons to Try Divorce Mediation
When we think about getting a divorce, most people immediately start looking for an attorney to represent them.
People are Idiots
People are idiots, marriage is dumb, and you’re all going to end up getting divorced eventually--maybe.
Parenting by Looking Away: Sometimes the Best Help Doesn’t Look like Help
As a parent, it is easy to get sucked into the hovering way of being.
How Much Does Divorce Really Cost?
Some who are faced with the prospect of divorce, are deterred by the sheer magnitude of change that will impact their family’s lives.
Break & Repair vs. Preventive Maintenance in Workplace Conflict
Are you waiting until relationships are broken to deal with workplace conflict? Tip: this is not the most effective way to deal with disagreements and problems!
Promises, Promises
The Oscar-nominated film, Marriage Story, by Noah Baumbach, is really a divorce story. It centers on the relationships between Nicole, an actor, her husband, Charlie, a Broadway director, and their eight-year-old son, Henry.
What Is A "High Conflict Divorce," Anyway?
Kathleen Wells, lead partner at Wells Family Law shares how to identify a high conflict personality, the characteristics of a typical high conflict divorce file, and suggestions on how clients can best manage both.
Do I Need to Hire a Divorce/Family Attorney Before Beginning My Divorce?
Getting divorced can be one of the most stressful and difficult life situations a person can find themselves in. When confronted with how to best move forward in a divorce, and what to do about an attorney, there is no one clear answer.
What if You Die? Divorcing and Death
There’s an interesting dichotomy between married couples’ view of life insurance.
5 (Perhaps Unexpected) Ways to Reduce Legal Fees When Getting a Divorce
For anyone going through a litigated or high conflict divorce which can be very expensive, Kathleen Wells, lead partner at Wells Family Law shares her top 5 tips for keeping costs down.
Negotiating With My Client
As a freshly minted lawyer, I came to a realization within a few months of joining the workforce - my very expensive university education prepared me for only half the battle.
Somewhere Between Reasonable and Crazy
The very touching Netflix movie, Marriage Story, provides an unusually realistic depiction of divorce dynamics.
The Horror of Bullying at France Telecom
Between 2008 and 2009, 35 employees of France Télécom committed suicide.
Mediation versus Court in Divorce
“I’ll get my day in court!” ……. “The judge won’t like what you did!” …….. “I’m going to spread your dirt all over the courtroom!”
Do Post-Nuptial Agreements Belong in Marital Mediation?
Marital mediation is neither marital therapy nor couples therapy.
Did You Just Relinquish Control?
This article shows how mediation can be used to intervene in early or advanced stages of conflict.
A Guide To Creative Christmas Plans For Divorced Parents
This article discusses six options that are successful ways of sharing time with children over the holidays.
Co-parenting During Divorce: 9 coping strategies to help your children
The relationship between the two marital partners may be coming to an end, but what about the children?
Why You Should Mediate Your Divorce Instead of Litigating It
This article shows a clear timeline for mediating your divorce. The purpose of mediation is to get you talking about how to settle every issue right away, so the process is usually much faster, much less expensive, much less stressful and overall much more satisfying than litigation.
The Business of Disputes in Sports: A Chinese Perspective
As part of a broader commitment to expand JAMS’ global footprint, the JAMS International Operations group recently organized an event in Beijing, China.
Holiday Gift Giving Guidelines for Divorced Parents
Recently, a divorced parent asked me my opinion on how to go about giving holiday gifts to her children.
Divorce and Social Security
This article will discuss how benefits are distributed to two people who are now divorced.
How to Get Your Spouse to Agree to Mediation
One of the initial challenges in mediation that you may face is getting your spouse on board to give it a try.