Category: Family
Book Talk: Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice with Peter Salem & Kelly Browe Olson (video)
October 2, 2024In this online discussion, Colin Rule interviews Peter Salem and Kelly Browe Olson about their new book Family Dispute Resolution:...
By Peter Salem, Kelly Browe Olson, Colin RuleParenting Time Arrangement Considerations If a Parents Moves to Another State
September 19, 2024You’ve figured out custody and support agreements, and you’re finding your stride in a new routine. Then, life throws a curveball. Whether...
By Sarah JacobsAmerican Arbitration Association, Suffolk Law and ODR.com Launch Groundbreaking Online Dispute Resolution Innovation Clinic
July 23, 2024Partnership aims to transform access to family law dispute resolution for underserved communities NEW YORK -- The American Arbitration Association...
By James (Jim) MelamedConflict Management in Divorce
July 21, 2024Although most of my work in conflict management has been in organizational settings, every now and then I have found...
By Ralph KilmannThe Power of Mediation in Safeguarding Parental Rights and Combating Neglect and Abuse in Michigan
July 21, 2024In the realm of family law, Michigan, like many other states, grapples with the delicate balance between protecting parental rights...
By Phillip SchaedlerIt’s Fine (and Other Misunderstandings that Fuel Conflict)
July 1, 2024Misunderstandings and assumptions about what another person means, or what the word they use means, can really fuel conflicts. I’ve...
By Lorraine Segal5 Benefits of Hiring a Mediator for Your Divorce Negotiation
June 25, 2024There are so many ways that a mediator can bring value to spouses that are separating or divorcing but I...
By Amy RobertsonSpringing Forward After Divorce: Cultivating Hope and Collaboration
May 23, 2024"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming," wrote Pablo Neruda. This evocative metaphor captures...
By Yanine SimpserReview of Peter Salem and Kelly Browe Olson, Editors, Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice (2024)
May 7, 2024Book available here from Oxford University Press In 2004, Jay Folberg, Peter Salem and Ann Milne edited and published the...
By Zena ZumetaThe Missing Spice: How Mediators Supercharge Collaborative Practice
May 3, 2024Imagine a complex culinary creation – a dish bursting with flavor, requiring a symphony of ingredients to come together perfectly....
By Yanine SimpserAFCC Appoints Bryan Altman as Executive Director
April 30, 2024AFCC is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Altman as its next executive director. Bryan joins AFCC following a...
By James (Jim) MelamedResolving Pressing Issues in Divorce Mediation (video)
April 23, 2024This video is from Jim Melamed's 15-hour "Mediating Divorce Agreement" course available at Mediate.com University. Mediating Divorce Agreement with Jim...
By James (Jim) MelamedWhat is a Prenup Lite?
April 22, 2024I’m a prenup attorney and mediator. After a long law career that included divorce, estate planning, tax law, and other...
By Laurie IsraelThe Two of You Weren’t Seriously Dating, Yet You’re Having a Baby Together?
April 18, 2024The pregnancy was unplanned. An extra surprise: You didn't intend to have a baby with this person — ever —...
By Tucker LiebermanFight Right
April 2, 2024Sometimes when I am working with couples in conflict, I think, “Oh, they care about each other so much, it’s...
By Joy RosenthalLeague of Mediators of Ukraine, Reflective Practice Institute & AAA Foundation Combine to Elevate Family Mediation in Ukraine
March 4, 2024Three organizations of conflict practitioners are announcing the launch of a singularly remarkable project to support family mediators in Ukraine....
By Michael LangCustody Mediation When You Can’t Afford a Lawyer
February 28, 2024A lawyer's input in custody mediation can help you secure an agreement that is fair and in the best interest...
By Zarira LoveEducating the Next Generation in Resolving Social Media Disputes
February 27, 2024Educating the next generation about conflict resolution skills--early in life--is essential on many levels. Personal happiness, strong friendships and relationships,...
By Gregg RelyeaParenting Changed My Conflict Style
February 27, 2024Being a parent changes many things! For me, my conflict style was one of those. On the Style Matters inventory, my highest...
By Ronald S. KraybillRemember Your Child’s College Costs and the FAFSA in Divorce Mediation
February 6, 2024Divorcing parents often forget to decide how they’ll pay for a child’s higher education. If they separate while their child...
By Tucker LiebermanThe First Question
January 16, 2024The first mediation meeting primarily revolves around getting to know your clients, and the clients getting to know you. It...
By Laurie IsraelThe Volatility of Child Custody Cases Highlights the Importance of Mediation
January 13, 2024Tragic stories about child custody disputes are frequently in the news cycle. Whether it's parental kidnapping or even more extreme...
By Zarira LoveImportant Considerations for Sexual Harassment Mediation
January 8, 2024It is an undisputed fact that one can compose a dissertation on workplace sexual harassment mediation and fail to give...
By Earlene Baggett-Hayes4 Tips for a Stress-Free New Years
December 26, 2023Reprinted from Tammy Lenski's blog and from Coca-Cola's newsletter. The holidays can be a cheerful time — with plenty of...
By Tammy Lenski5 Ways to Wrap Up Conflict for the Holidays
December 5, 2023Do holiday family gatherings cause you stress and anxiety? You are not alone. What happens when we suddenly have all...
By Amy RobertsonFive Steps Divorced Parents Can Take to Cool Down Holiday Conflict
December 2, 2023We all have idealized images of the holiday season–perfect gifts and the warm glow of togetherness. But the gap between...
By Lorraine SegalDivorcing with Children: Have you thought about Nesting?
November 27, 2023Separating and divorcing parents spend much time worrying. They worry about how and when they will separate; they worry if...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemEnhancing Divorce Mediation Outcomes: The Role of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
November 25, 2023A Strategic Partnership for Mediators As professional mediators, you understand that the complexities of divorce extend beyond emotional and legal...
By Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFAHave You Considered the Tax Consequences of Your Divorce Agreement?
November 21, 2023Most divorcing couples come to the table knowing that division of assets, time with children, and money are all areas...
By Dr. Lynne C. HalemShould We Wait Until After the Holidays to Start Our Divorce?
November 19, 2023January is known as “Divorce Month” because couples who have decided to divorce during the last quarter of the year often wait...
By Roseann Vanella