For years, divorcing couples have hired mediators to avoid court battles. Now, some mediators are starting to specialize in resolving disputes that relate to older adults, such as those over inheritances and caregiving. "Elder mediation has started to take off …
The legal process of reaching a separation agreement can be an unexpected marathon. "I think of it as my bad night in Vegas,” says a single mother of the money she has spent on legal skirmishes in her divorce proceedings, …
Tip #2: Avoid Ultimatums and Deadlines Every divorce case is unique and can involve issues that others may not—some of which may be non-negotiable. When a situation becomes heated, avoid using ultimatums or deadlines, as doing so essentially stops the …
Tips for Settling a divorce through mediation – Part 2 Read more »
In the Great Recession, breaking up is hard to do. With housing values depressed and jobs disappearing, divorce has become a luxury beyond the reach of some couples. There is often not enough money to pay for separate households or …
Estranged spouses increasingly waiting out downturn to divorce Read more »
Seventy-five percent of couples who divorce through mediation are "extremely satisfied" with the process as compared to only 40 percent of couples who indicate satisfaction with the courtroom process. Divorcing one's partner is an emotional, draining and costly process. Divorce …
Divorce is a delicate topic and a highly popular setting in today’s modern society. As divorce cases are on the rise, it would suffice to say that there are few other areas of law in which the involved parties share …
YS Mediation Center gives tips for settling a divorce through mediation Read more »
America's sweetheart is in terrible danger and it doesn't come from her roving husband or his tattooed stripper girlfriend. Ms. Bullock will be the target of a lot of aggressive divorce lawyers. I am sure as we speak, the lens …
Why Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Should Avoid Divorce Lawyers Read more »
Issues Unique to Lesbian Divorce "One main difference between heterosexual and lesbian divorce is the very high percentage of joint-custody arrangements in lesbian divorce. Just as many nonparent lesbians continue to be very connected after their divorces, lesbian mothers may …
Lesbian Parenting - How to Lessen the Long Term Impact of Divorce on Your Children Read more »
The United States stands largely alone in advanced-market democracies in drastically restricting where and how people can get help with their legal problems. In all states, under rules created by bar associations and state supreme courts, only people with law …
It is really quite revolutionary, the idea that just by talking to each other, conflict can be resolved. While it is true that the adversarial system of conflict resolution is designed to do several things quite well, there are many …
Elegant Solutions: Lessons from the Farmer-Lender Mediations of the 1980s Read more »