Divorce Noise
It’s so normal for us to ask questions and want information from those who have already been through this overwhelming time in our lives.
The End Game
Deciding to divorce is likely going to be the biggest decision of your life, bigger than even deciding to get married in the first place, and how you choose to proceed will make all the difference.
What a Financial Affidavit Won’t Do
I was recently reminded of the difference in the depth of information and subsequently the analysis that I perform when I do my financial analysis versus what information is provided by clients when they are asked to fill out a Financial Affidavit.
Can You Be a Litigator and a Mediator?
“You know what, Ken? A bad idea would be to let your client walk out of here today and drag this thing out for another year, wasting more time and more money," ~ The Wedding Crashers
Married Mediators: Marilyn McKnight and Steve Erickson
An interview with Marilyn McKnight and Stephen Erickson about the origins of family mediation, their different conflict styles, and the future of conflict resolution. Recorded and shared as part of the Mediation 2020 Conference.
Being Emotionally Ready for Divorce Mediation
A question I often ask clients when they come to me for a consultation for divorce mediation, “Are you each emotionally ready to mediate your divorce”?
Married Mediators: Joan Goldsmith and Ken Cloke
An interview with Joan Goldsmith and Ken Cloke about mediation, being married to a mediator, and the future of mediation. Recorded and shared as part of the Mediation 20/20 Conference.
Fault Lines/Property Lines in Conflict
Understanding fault lines and property lines can help us resolve conflicts.
Do You Have to be a Lawyer to Draft a Separation Agreement?
Do you have to be an attorney to be a divorce mediator? The short answer is no. The long answer is important to unpack though.
Mediation as a Business Accelerator
This article discusses how mediation can help business, an inspiring example from The Middle East.
Listening is the Key to Problem Solving
Most people when pressed will admit that they are not listening effectively.
Family Mediation vs Family Litigation
Many people assume that the only way to resolve a family law matter is to retain counsel and commence a Court action. This is a wrong assumption.
When Three Becomes a Crowd
An example of how dispute resolution can help when the courts can’t.
The Importance of Accurately Attributing Gains on Separate Property in Divorce
Let’s take a simple example to show why a back of the envelope calculation could provide a completely inaccurate picture of the value of the marital vs separate portions of a joint account.
Mediating Online: Family Mediation Course
Mediate.com is proud to make the first day of our 10 day Online Family Mediation course available for free! The overall 20-hour training is available both "live" September 14-25 and is also available as a recorded course on an ongoing basis. Enjoy!
The Importance of the Relationship: Using Checklists to Improve Discussions
This article looks at The Importance of the Relationship; What are the expectations; and what should be discussed?
People are Idiots; Marriage is Dumb; and You Are All Going to Get Divorced
If you get married, chances are you probably also going to get divorced. If you get married more than once, those chances go up.
Why Cancel When You Can Mediate
Cancel culture has mutated from a response to troubling behavior by otherwise inaccessible celebrities to a form of bullying against teens and youth. The individual is isolated and ostracized, oftentimes without knowing why and with no way to fix the situation. Mediation is a form of conflict resolution that can help resolve these issues.
6th Key-Government: Actively Support UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, & Security
Resolution 1325 marks the first time that the UNSC affirmed the critical role of women in conflict resolution and peace building.
Using Mediation for Family Business Disputes
Being in business with family members involves some unique dynamics that are not present with other types of business arrangements.
Separation in Isolation
The message is to socially distance ourselves from others. But what if it’s your partner you want to socially distance yourself from?
Family Violence and Family Mediation – Can the two go together?
The Independent Panel examining the 2014 Family Justice Reforms confirmed there is a place for Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) in situations where family violence has occurred or is a concern.
Mediating Disputes Involving Financially Shaky Defendants
My experience suggests that the mediator's toolbox contains techniques that can help financially shaky defendants settle.
Managing Conflict at Home During COVID-19
This links to a free course for practitioners, or to show to their clients as a resource, for resolving home conflict during the quarantine.