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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...
The Klingon Divorce: Lessons to Be Learned

I came across this funny video on YouTube.  It strangely reminded me of a divorce mediation I conducted. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBLkOMvidwo&w=480&h=390] The caption read, "N'Gos tlhogh cha! A simple procedure... This would save millions in...

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Great series on behavioral finance.

I have been following an excellent series by my friends and colleagues, Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA, AIF and Robert Simon, Ph.D. I recommend this series highly to clients and divorce professionals. It really does a good job of showing how one's biasis and emotions can...

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Virtual Visitation Rights A Looming Legal Question

Good article about virtual visitation­. I have a move away case going to court now. One of the issues is whether virtual visits via webcam is sufficient to allow for bonding between child and parent. I wonder what others think about that. I say no. Read the Article at...

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Why Divorces Get Ugly and How to Have a Good One

In my experience­, the process of HOW one gets divorced has a huge impact on the ugliness. The early selection of a divorce process is crucial. If possible, avoid litigation and choose a form of alternate dispute resolution like collaborat­ive divorce or mediation....

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