Posts Tagged ‘Divorce Support’
What 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 MoreDivorce Best Practices
Be Prepared: Make a list of your assets, debts, and possessions, and decide on your priorities. You can also create a budget and a list of what is most important to you. Gather bank statements, and start to organize your finances.
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.
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What to Expect After Divorce Mediation
If you have recently completed mediation, you have taken the best possible path towards a brighter future. Mediation takes courage, patience, and a commitment to a peaceful outcome. After divorce mediation, there are a few important next steps to ensure a smooth transition.
Let’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,…
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Curious about mediation? Start here! Let’s Chat! The first step is to schedule a consultation or 15-minute chat to discuss your specific needs and situation. A brief conversation can help you discern whether the mediation method is the right choice for your family. Schedule a FREE and confidential chat here: Let’s Chat! Sample Script If…
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…
Read MoreUncoupling: The End of a Relationship
In 1976, sociologist Diane Vaughan coined the term “uncoupling” to describe the series of stages toward ending a relationship. She found uncoupling proceeds like this: UNCOUPLING Dissatisfaction: The partner initiating the process starts to become unsatisfied with the relationship and begins thinking about what they really desire out of life. Some describe a sense of…
Read MorePay Attention!
Avoid Divorce: Pay attention to these important responses from your partner.
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