Divorce is a tough time for everyone involved, especially when children are involved. Going to court and fighting for your child’s custody can take a significant toll on everyone involved. It is also time consuming and expensive. Fortunately, going to court is not the...
Mediation
How mediation can reduce the stress of divorce
No one gets married expecting to get divorced. But unfortunately, it happens. And when it does, it can be a stressful and emotional process. Mediation is one way to help reduce the stress of divorce by assisting couples in communicating and reaching an agreement on...
What does a divorce mediation session look like?
Your marriage has ended, and you want to have the divorce proceedings go as smoothly as possible. This rules out going to court, which promises to be expensive and uncomfortable. Mediation is an option. But what happens at a mediation session? Where does one take...
Mediation can be an important protection for your privacy
Maybe you have a major business dispute with your partner and you simply can't resolve the matter on your own. Perhaps you are in the early stages of the divorce process, and you have yet to agree on a fair arrangement for co-parenting or dividing your assets. You...
What are the advantages of mediation over litigation?
Divorce and other family law matters can be sensitive because of their nature. Because of this, you may not be able to solve a problem just by talking things through with your ex, partner or spouse. Sometimes, legal help is necessary, and if this is your case, you can...
How mediation relates to mental health
Facing any family law issue can be stressful or even downright daunting. Having time with your kids or your future financial security at stake can be draining enough – but the prospect of a contentious battle in court can make things even worse. Resolving family law...
Minimize the harms of divorce on children through mediation
Deciding whether to divorce your spouse is one of the hardest decisions a person can make. No one makes this choice lightly, especially when there are children involved. Research shows that divorce can have a negative impact on a child's mental and physical health....
Combative spouse? Remember these points in divorce
Divorce usually isn’t a pleasant experience for either of the parties involved. While some people might assume that things have to be like the movie War of the Roses, this isn’t the case. It’s possible to work together through mediation to come up with the terms of...
Will divorce through mediation work for you?
Divorce can be a painful, messy and costly affair. Given its implications, the decision regarding how you will dissolve your marriage is all the more critical. However, divorce does not have to be stressful, especially if both parties can agree on the sticky issues....
