Custody
What is a Mediated Parenting Plan?
A mediated parenting plan is an agreement drafted by parents with the help of a neutral third-party attorney-mediator. The goal is to keep your family out of court and create a flexible, child-focused plan that outlines how each parent will share financial and parenting responsibilities. Key Components of a Mediated Parenting Plan Benefits of Mediation…
Read MoreDividing Cryptocurrency in Divorce: What You Need to Know
Cryptocurrency is no longer a fringe asset—it’s a mainstream investment, and divorcing or separating couples must now figure out how to divide it. Unlike traditional bank accounts, crypto can be tricky to track, value, and split. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Finding the Crypto Crypto isn’t always stored in a bank account; it’s…
Read MoreHow to Respond to a Co-Parent Using BIFF
Co-parenting in times of conflict can feel like walking through a minefield. Messages seem to carry blame, bait, or emotional triggers designed to provoke. Whether it’s critical, controlling, or inflammatory, the question becomes: How do you respond without adding fuel to the fire?
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your Divorce Mediation Session
The mediation structure is similar to a business meeting, where each of you will actively participate and offer and discuss proposals about the financial terms of your agreement.
Read MoreImportance of a 1st Draft in Mediation
When going through a mediated divorce or separation, one of the most important documents you will need is a written Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan. These documents outline how assets, debts, child custody, spousal support, and other key matters will be handled post-divorce or separation. But before a final agreement is reached, the first draft plays a vital role in shaping the final outcome.
Read MorePREPARE YOURSELF
The key to a smooth mediation process is preparation. Your mediator may ask you to gather documents to prepare for your session. These documents should include property and debts owned both individually and together.
Read MoreParenting Plan Sample Script
Help talking about making changes or modifying your Parenting Plan or custody and child support with your co-parent.
Read MoreLet’s Talk Co-Parenting
Early during the divorce or separation process, parents will face the issue of how to handle shared parenting time and finances. In most cases, parents strive towards shared parenting time so that the children can spend time with both parents. The key is to take into consideration each parent’s work schedule, the children’s school schedules,…
Read MoreThe Six Stations of Divorce
As couples divorce, they may experience different phases during the process. In 1970, anthropologist Paul Bohannan proposed a model consisting of six stations, or types, of divorce: EMOTIONAL, ECONOMIC, CO-PARENTAL, COMMUNITY, LEGAL and PSYCHIC. The mediation method is a gentle tool to help guide couples through these stages of the divorce process. THE EMOTIONAL DIVORCE:…
Read MoreNo-Fault Divorce Mediation
Mediation can be used for any divorce, however, most mediation couples will choose the uncontested, no-fault divorce option. In Pennsylvania, a mutual consent no-fault divorce is the cheaper and faster option. CHOOSE NO FAULT. There are several different types of divorces in Pennsylvania. When a couple makes the decision to end a marriage, the decision…
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