Managing Conflict Outside of Mediation

By DClement | June 15, 2025
Mediation is designed to help separating couples make thoughtful, respectful decisions without the stress of court. But when tensions are high and communication breaks down, the process can feel anything but calm. High-conflict mediations are challenging—but they are not impossible. With the right structure and mindset, even the most contentious situations can move forward productively.

Mediation is designed to help separating couples make thoughtful, respectful decisions without the stress of court. But when tensions are high and communication breaks down, the process can feel challenging. With the right structure and mindset, even the most contentious situations can move forward productively.

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Mediation for Alienated Parents

By DClement | June 30, 2022
A picture of some trees with the words " why meditate ?" on it.

Mediation is a helpful tool to bridge the communication gap between alienated parents. Mediation clients often share that one or more of the children “refuses” to see the other parent or does not want to see the other parent during their designated visitation schedule. Over time, this behavior may result in the other parent becoming…

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The Family Law Nightmare

By DClement | April 20, 2022
When going through a divorce, one of the most critical documents you'll need is a Marriage Settlement Agreement (MSA).

As you may be aware, Family Law matters can quickly snowball out of control. Both sides may threaten to take the house or the kids or may falsely claim abuse to gain the upper hand in a divorce proceeding. Sadly, lawyers play a role in the drama by escalating conflict. Why would this happen? Simply…

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