How to Talk to Your Spouse About Mediation

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Discussing divorce or custody mediation with your spouse or co-parent can be challenging, especially during times of conflict. Even though mediation is the optimal choice for families, having the initial conversation may be difficult. Where to begin? Before initiating the discussion, it is helpful to prepare yourself for the conversation about mediation. First, gather the…

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The Six Stations of Divorce

Bohannon's 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:…

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CO-PARENTING DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Clement Mediation

The holiday season can be challenging, however, careful planning and communication with your co-parent can help make the season a smooth one. Start planning early Conflict arises when parents wait until the last minute to arrange an event with the children. During the holidays our lives are already overscheduled with festive parties and events and…

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SAVE MONEY: Mediate

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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…

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Custody and Child Support Mediation

The Cost of Divorce

Your family does NOT belong in court! Choosing to mediate your custody or child support plan is a simple, affordable and confidential way to resolve your parenting issues. When mediating your parenting agreement you may want to consider the following: Parenting Agreement Checklist __ Parenting schedule, decisions, and information __ Support __ Discipline and rules…

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