Parenting together isn’t always extremely easy when you are married and trying to co-parent during a divorce can be stressful and frustrating for both parents. Your kids are likely feeling the stress of the divorce and could be reacting or acting out as they are trying to make sense of what is happening. While it […]
Christmas time is a stressful time for divorced families. While Christmas is something that parents often look forward to and get excited about, many don’t get to see their children. Child custody arrangements definitely reduce the amount of time that each parent gets with their children and also affects which holidays each parent is allowed […]
Mediation is a great way to resolve conflict between two parties and reach an agreement outside of a court and in privacy. A mediator is a neutral party that helps each party work together to reach an end of a dispute. Whether the dispute is regarding child custody, child support, or splitting up marital assets, […]
Most divorced parents are going to spend their child-raising years trying to co-parent. For many families, this is a tricky job. Setting aside frustrations, anger, and/or pain stemming from the divorce for the best interest of your children isn’t an easy thing to do, no matter how bad you want to. However, research shows that […]
Mediation is a valuable resource to resolve conflict during legal situations. During child custody and divorce cases, mediation can be used to help both parties reach an agreement while limiting the need for court trials. During mediation meetings, a mediator will guide each party through negotiations. This process significantly decreases the stress and tension that […]
As it pertains to the law, mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), in which a neutral third party assists two or more parties in amicably negotiating a settlement. In recent time, more and more couples going through divorce have opted for the mediation route as opposed to the more traditional court setting. Divorce mediation […]
Why is mediation a good idea? Being faced with divorce, legal separation and child custody disputes can be overwhelming. There are numerous issues to consider including finances, homes, retirement, debts, family support, parenting time and child support. These issues can cause good people to become nasty adversaries. A popular saying amongst lawyers and judges is that in […]
To resolve issues in family law cases, different options such as litigation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution (settlement conferences) are available to the parties. Divorce Settlement Agreements, Mediation Often times, judges encourage efforts to resolve conflicts prior to setting a trial in the matter. Some Judges refer to “CART” as the reason you want to spend […]
