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When to Interrupt in Mediation and When to Let It Run

Knowing when to interrupt in mediation is a real judgment call. This guide shows how to do it with purpose, avoid reactive mistakes, and keep the process on track.

The Top Ten Ways Practitioners Screw Up Collaborative Divorce Cases

I have a lot of respect for collaborative professionals. Most people who choose this model are trying to do right by their clients. I still see the same problems show up again and again. There are others, but these are the ones I see most often. These are the top ten...

The Case for Teamwork in Family Law Practice

Why Family Law Burnout Happens Burnout in family law generally shows up as overload, with too many roles, too many expectations, and not enough structure around who is responsible for what. Reducing burnout in family law starts with how the work is structured, not...
Working With Attorneys in Mediation

This is an excellent article about how to work with advising attorneys during mediation. I always say, make sure your attorney understand­s clearly at the first consultati­on that you are not looking for full blown representa­tion-- just advice. I also agree with the...

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YouTube – Couple Saw House In Half

I have seen some creative ways of dividing community property.  This couple in Cambodia, however, takes the notion of splitting the community property real estate to a whole new extreme.  Perhaps San Diego judges could order a house sawing for some of my Rancho Santa...

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