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Divorce Roadmap: The Mediation Approach to Divorce high conflict mediation mediation mediation approach prepare for court Feb 28, 2023

Mediation is a non-adversarial approach to divorcing outside of the court system.  It is often considered a less expensive approach and is most definitely a less adversarial approach to divorce. Yet it isn't for everyone. If you have a high conflict marriage with a lack of ability to communicate,...

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High Conflict: What to know about Parent Coordinators co-parent co-parenting divorce disputes high conflict high conflict divorce mediation post divorce Aug 08, 2022

A Parent Coordinator (PC) helps mediate and resolve disputes between parents in high conflict divorces. A PC is often a vital support both during and post divorce.  If you find it impossible to make joint decisions with your STBX and virtually every interaction turns into a struggle or a power pl...

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High Conflict: How and When Mediation is a Viable Option after divorce before divorce best divorce tips divorce litigation mediation Jul 04, 2022

I used to believe that high conflict divorce and mediation were mutually exclusive, that only amicable couples can mediate their divorce. I was wrong!

Listen as Susan Guthrie, Esq. shares how mediation can and does work in high conflict situations.  We talk about what you need to know, how to ch...

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Understanding The Fundamentals of Child Custody | Guest Post by Sam Mazella child custody custody divorce mediation Feb 03, 2020
Note:  Every state’s laws are slightly different.  This article is written by The Peterson Law Firm of Arizona.

When there are children involved in a divorce, one of the biggest and most important questions is, "Who gets custody of the children?" As the welfare and best interests of the children sh...

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