In mediation, we start from an underlying premise that we can find a place which will meet the needs of all family members. In litigation...

People get into horrible fights when what they're fighting about isn't what they're really fighting about… I'm parenting coordinator, not...

Often in mediation, we discover how conflict brings forward other issues, including those of self worth.  A couple, we'll call them Allie...

I just watched the first episode of HBO's Divorce. They got so much right. The humanity, pain and flaws in us all. The irritation we feel...

I had a call from Josh*, who wants me to be his reviewing attorney. He and his wife Becka* are working with another mediator. Josh and...

Sometimes I'm incredibly moved by this work. There's so much at stake, my client's entire world. One couple, the husband was a...

It's a challenge in many relationships, to communicate your needs in ways that doesn’t come across as slamming your partner. I see men...

I had a depressing mediation session recently. These types of sessions make me realize that mediation is an opportunity, but not everyone...

Six Things Your Lawyer Doesn’t Want You To Know or Why You Should Mediate Your Divorce Children Your children will never thank you for...

To my mind, the costs of litigation and of fighting are so high, that I really can’t imagine deciding that I would rather fight than...