Collaboration in Family Law: Preserving Agency, Dignity, and Control When relationships end, emotions run deep. Family law matters—especially separation or divorce—are not just legal processes; they are deeply personal experiences. Yet, when we hand over the outcome of these sensitive matters to the courts, we...
According to an well known International Conflict Resolution trainer and author, Ralph Kilmann, who noted in a recent post on April 28, 2025 the following: "Regarding ANY conflict with ANY other person, group, or team, choose the particular conflict-handling mode (competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and...
Child Inclusive Mediation in Family Law Child Inclusive Mediation [CIM] is a specialized approach within family law that actively considers the child’s voice in the separation or divorce process. The goal is to ensure that parenting decisions are made with a deeper understanding of the...
In the context of separation and divorce, a transactional partnership refers to a relationship between ex-partners that is focused solely on practical, functional interactions—usually involving shared responsibilities, like parenting or finances—without emotional entanglement or a deeper personal connection. Key Features: Task-Based Interaction: Communication and cooperation...