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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 [...]
Financial Considerations When Contemplating Divorce
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 [...]
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, [...]
Considerations for a Successful Transition to Single Life
by Patricia De Fonte Why do I need an estate planning attorney? During a divorce, what can you do to ensure that the person you no longer love or trust [...]
What is a Divorce Coach and How Can They Help Me?
Holly McClain, Divorce Coach WHAT’S A DIVORCE COACH? Divorce coaches come in all shapes and sizes, with various credentials and specialties. In general, a divorce coach supports clients [...]
Navigating Finances with a Co-Parent
9435686 © Nennanenna | Dreamstime.com Finances...it’s a top stressor even for married couples. As divorced co-parents...oh, boy. But even if your finance conversations are stressful or contentious now, [...]
Best Mediators Fly in the Judgment-Free Zone
What makes a good mediator? There are several answers to this question. Firstly, the best mediators need to be great listeners. Ninety-five percent of their job is to actively listen. [...]
Negotiating Tips
You probably don’t realize how often you are engaged in a negotiation. If you have children, you negotiate with them constantly. In a relationship, you negotiate who does what chores, [...]
Negotiating with Your Kids
NEGOTIATE WITH KIDS? So many parents are busy googling ways to stop negotiating with their kids. I am here to tell you that you SHOULD negotiate with your kids. Use [...]
How to Negotiate A Divorce
Negotiate a divorce the right way. Start by being prepared for your divorce mediation. What does that mean? Think of your upcoming divorce mediation as if it were a negotiation. [...]
Negotiate Severance for Employment Termination
Facing employment termination? Getting laid off is never pleasant. But you can ensure that you have a good handle on your near future if you prepare to negotiate your severance package. Here [...]
A Divorce Mediator Makes the Divorce Process Easier
Divorce is never easy. Even if you are amicably exiting from your marriage, splitting up the life that you’ve built together is emotionally tough. In order to get through the [...]