When Mediation Fails: Is Arbitration the Right Next Step? Mediation is often held up as the gold standard in family dispute resolution — and for good reason. It gives families the opportunity to resolve deeply personal issues with dignity, autonomy, and collaboration. But what happens...
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...
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...
“Your Ex is Not your Child’s Ex!” The Latin root for Divorce is “divortere” meaning to divert. Divorce does not mean to sever; it just means to find a new path. Many parents fail to realize and recognize that although their ex-husband or ex-wife is...