Finances
There’s No Such Thing As A Dragon
My career as a divorce mediator has taught me many lessons, and my clients have become my greatest teachers. I have noticed that several of the same issues repeatedly lead couples to my office for divorce or separation. The pattern I have seen so often brings to mind the children’s book “There’s no such thing…
Read MoreWHAT IF MY SPOUSE WILL NOT MEDIATE?
Unfortunately, most family law matters can drag out for many years and be very expensive and emotionally draining for a family. Often one spouse will be the cause of the ongoing conflict and refuse to negotiate. What if one spouse is reluctant or refuses to mediate? Why? Find out why your spouse will not mediate?…
Read MoreHelpful Mediation Tools
During the mediation process, your mediator may offer tools and worksheets that help you make decisions for you and your family. The tools can be useful for budgeting and planning for your future after mediation. Below you will find a budget worksheet and a property and debt worksheet. Budget Form: Property and Debt Form: Please…
Read MoreMEDIATION: Is it Right for Me?
Do I have to go to court? No! In Pennsylvania you have a few options, one option is to hire separate attorneys and go to court. This option will result in a decree, however, it will involve several years in the court system and tens of thousands of dollars. A better option is to mediate…
Read MoreSAVE MONEY: Mediate
How do we save money? Often folks would prefer to save money and keep afloat financially during a difficult process. During mediation, we have a conversation about income and expenses and how to have financial peace. We gather information to help you make decisions about your finances during the process. Here are a few tips…
Read More3 SIMPLE STEPS
Is a simple, healthy and respectful process important to you and your family? Using a mediator can be an efficient, cost-effective solution. We make this possible in three simple steps: Meet We meet for one or more mediation sessions to discuss important topics, such as the family home, bank accounts, vehicles, and children. We simply…
Read MorePEACEFUL PROCESS
Private Path What does a peaceful process look like? In Pennsylvania, we have a mediation process for couples. This option eliminates the expense and time required for one spouse to formally blame the other spouse in court. Couples can choose to keep their families’ private information and “dirty laundry” out of court and out of…
Read MoreHEALTHY PROCESS
Who are healthy mediation support professionals? Mediation divorce support professionals are experts that help families navigate the mediation process. We are committed to offering a healthier process and understand the importance of a peaceful path. Here are a few professionals that may help you gather the information you need to make informed decisions for you…
Read MoreMAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS
During mediation, be prepared to share your financial information with your partner. Sharing this information and becoming aware of each other’s financial picture can help you make better financial decisions for yourself and your family. If you need assistance in preparing this information, an accountant or financial planner may be helpful. After gathering the information,…
Read MoreBe Realistic!
One of the most useful ways to help plan for your future is to prepare a Budget Worksheet. Utilizing a budget worksheet or spreadsheet can help you estimate and prepare for your expenses after separation. Most folks think budgeting is cumbersome or bothersome, but taking the time to calculate how much it will cost to move…
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