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League of Mediators of Ukraine, Reflective Practice Institute & AAA Foundation Combine to Elevate Family Mediation in Ukraine
March 4, 2024
Three organizations of conflict practitioners are announcing the launch of a singularly remarkable project to support family mediators in Ukraine....
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Michael Lang
Custody Mediation When You Can’t Afford a Lawyer
February 28, 2024
A lawyer's input in custody mediation can help you secure an agreement that is fair and in the best interest...
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Zarira Love
Educating the Next Generation in Resolving Social Media Disputes
February 27, 2024
Educating the next generation about conflict resolution skills--early in life--is essential on many levels. Personal happiness, strong friendships and relationships,...
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Gregg Relyea
Parenting Changed My Conflict Style
February 27, 2024
Being a parent changes many things! For me, my conflict style was one of those. On the Style Matters inventory, my highest...
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Ronald S. Kraybill
Remember Your Child’s College Costs and the FAFSA in Divorce Mediation
February 6, 2024
Divorcing parents often forget to decide how they’ll pay for a child’s higher education. If they separate while their child...
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Tucker Lieberman
The First Question
January 16, 2024
The first mediation meeting primarily revolves around getting to know your clients, and the clients getting to know you. It...
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Laurie Israel
The Volatility of Child Custody Cases Highlights the Importance of Mediation
January 13, 2024
Tragic stories about child custody disputes are frequently in the news cycle. Whether it's parental kidnapping or even more extreme...
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Zarira Love
Important Considerations for Sexual Harassment Mediation
January 8, 2024
It is an undisputed fact that one can compose a dissertation on workplace sexual harassment mediation and fail to give...
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Earlene Baggett-Hayes
4 Tips for a Stress-Free New Years
December 26, 2023
Reprinted from Tammy Lenski's blog and from Coca-Cola's newsletter. The holidays can be a cheerful time — with plenty of...
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Tammy Lenski
5 Ways to Wrap Up Conflict for the Holidays
December 5, 2023
Do holiday family gatherings cause you stress and anxiety? You are not alone. What happens when we suddenly have all...
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Amy Robertson
Five Steps Divorced Parents Can Take to Cool Down Holiday Conflict
December 2, 2023
We all have idealized images of the holiday season–perfect gifts and the warm glow of togetherness. But the gap between...
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Lorraine Segal
Divorcing with Children: Have you thought about Nesting?
November 27, 2023
Separating and divorcing parents spend much time worrying. They worry about how and when they will separate; they worry if...
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Dr. Lynne C. Halem
Enhancing Divorce Mediation Outcomes: The Role of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
November 25, 2023
A Strategic Partnership for Mediators As professional mediators, you understand that the complexities of divorce extend beyond emotional and legal...
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Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFA
Have You Considered the Tax Consequences of Your Divorce Agreement?
November 21, 2023
Most divorcing couples come to the table knowing that division of assets, time with children, and money are all areas...
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Dr. Lynne C. Halem
Should We Wait Until After the Holidays to Start Our Divorce?
November 19, 2023
January is known as “Divorce Month” because couples who have decided to divorce during the last quarter of the year often wait...
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Roseann Vanella
Should AI Write Your Parenting Plan?
November 19, 2023
Should you ask an AI program like ChatGPT to write a legal document like a parenting plan? Although you might...
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Tucker Lieberman
ODR in Family Law: Developments in Texas – and the Rest of the World
November 15, 2023
This program took place Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Central (online) Co-sponsored by Texas A&M University...
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Nancy Welsh , Colin Rule , Richard Shannon , Darren Gingras , Anita Savage , Laura Kistemaker , Tawanna Lynn Cesare
Reflective Practice: In Their Voices Interview with Michael Lang by Cinnie Noble (video)
November 6, 2023
Reflective Practice: In Their Voices Video Conversation Project In a turn-around, Cinnie Noble talks with Michael, asking how he became...
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Michael Lang , Cinnie Noble
How to Deal with Emotional Turbulence During Divorce Mediation?
October 19, 2023
Divorce, often regarded as one of life’s most stressful experiences, presents a host of emotional challenges for the individuals involved....
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Roseann Vanella
5 Tips for Divorce Mediation With An Uncooperative Spouse
October 9, 2023
Getting your spouse to attend mediation is one thing; getting them to cooperate is another. Luckily, there are ways to...
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Zarira Love
Leveraging Mediation to Foster Mental Health During Divorce
September 24, 2023
Embarking on a journey through separation? Learn how mediation nourishes the mental health of families, offering a beacon of hope...
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Ms Alice Garcia
Leveraging Mediation to Foster Mental Health During Divorce
September 19, 2023
Divorce, often viewed through a lens of loss and heartbreak, carries an understated potential for renewal, understanding, and growth. Deciding...
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Alice Garcia
Self-Restraint: A Door to True Liberty
September 13, 2023
Many people resort to closing an eye on inner emotions as a result of cultural programming. They think, by doing...
By
Alia Ismail
Family Trial by Jury vs Mediation
September 11, 2023
When divorce and child custody cases go to trial, they're usually bench trials, i.e., a judge makes the decision. But...
By
Ben Coltrin
Differences Between Collaborative Divorce and Mediation
August 8, 2023
When it comes to filing for divorce, many may conjure up the image of a lengthy, contentious court trial. While...
By
Kirsten Capalbo
Mediate University Course Bundles Have Now Expanded
August 6, 2023
Mediation Training Course Bundles Are you entering the mediation field? Satisfy your mediation training requirements and save hundreds of dollars...
By
James Melamed, J.D.
Are You Really Ready for Divorce? The 8 Questions You Need to Ask
July 23, 2023
Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should...
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Bruce Derman , Wendy Gregson
Duality: A Natural Lifestyle, and Not a Catastrophe
July 12, 2023
Men and women, day and night, spring and winter, and other pairs of opposites always existed, at times sequentially (day...
By
Alia Ismail
Dealing with Gatekeeper Parents
June 27, 2023
Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., presents a 1.5-hour course describing the current research on Gatekeeper parents, who present unique challenges to...
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Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D
Separated? Consider the Butterfly Effect
June 20, 2023
A division supported by the legal system is stressful, expensive, and prolonged; if you have children, it will impact them...
By
Amy Robertson