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A Loan Assumption in a Divorce
Should you Consider a Loan Assumption? If you’re in a divorce process or considering it, one of the most challenging issues is dealing with the house. The house is the biggest financial asset and obligation [...]
How to Handle Finances During a Divorce
By Kristyn Carmichael, Esq. CDFA Finances during a divorce can become a very embattled conversation. Whether you are considering a divorce or are already in the middle of the process, most of my clients would [...]
Why Divorce Planning Should Include an Estate Plan
Photo by Osarugue Igbinoba on Unsplash One of things I ask people when they approach me about mediation is whether they have an estate plan. Surprisingly, most people do not. Furthermore, many are [...]
Negotiation Skills Training: It will change how you negotiate everything
Do you get sweaty palms or an increased heartbeat just by thinking about negotiating something? Or are you a seasoned negotiator who loves to broker deals? Whether you are a novice at negotiating, never negotiate [...]
Divorce Mediator vs Lawyer
Divorce mediator vs lawyer? When people contact me, a divorce mediator, I am their first stop in their divorce process. Most of the time, it is their first divorce, so they have a very steep [...]
Child Custody Mediation – Resolving the Co-Parenting Schedule
Once people are divorced or separated, the biggest source of contention is negotiating the co-parenting schedule. This is also known as child custody. Even if parents agree that they would like to share 50/50 custody, [...]
Co-Parenting and Child Custody: Negotiation Strategies for the Holidays
When divorced parents share custody of their children, they will go through years of negotiating various holidays, birthdays, and vacations. Depending on how amicable the relationship is, the negotiations may be simple or they may [...]
Five Tips for Clear Communication
These five tips for clear communication can help you navigate your way through a family gathering without getting stuck in conflict. For most people, the holidays can be a time of anxiety. Family gatherings can cause people stress if communication is an issue among family members.
Negotiation Tactics to Get Past the No
I learned a little bit about negotiation tactics in early 2000. One of the things I realized was that I did not have to take no for an answer. The company where I worked decided to lay off the entire staff in California and relocate to the east coast.
What Mediators Do In Mediations: The Amygdala Soother
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels The Amygdala I love talking about the amygdala. I love talking about it as much as kindergarten teachers love talking about the first day of kindergarten! Why [...]
Financial Considerations When Contemplating Divorce
By Annette Brown, CDFA If you are considering divorce, you may have many financial considerations: Will I have enough money to live? What about the children’s expenses? What is Separate Property? How will we divide [...]
Why Mediation After an Employment Investigation is so Important
Employment investigations happen when employees are unhappy with the ongoing work environment. It can also occur if something has occurred, which they feel is important to report. In these instances, the employer hires a third-party [...]