Reaching Mediation Agreements
When spouses reach a mediation agreement, the attorney-mediator typically drafts the first draft of the parties’ agreement. This mediation agreement is a contract. read more
Divorce Mediation
Privacy in Divorce Mediation
What is Divorce Mediation?
Selling your house before a divorce
Do I need to Sell my house first, before I finalized and reach an agreement with my soon to be Ex?
The short answer is NO.
read more7 Key Characteristics of an Effective Divorce Mediator. Self Determination and Neutrality.
1. A Divorce Mediator must be empathetic and an avid listener.
read moreThe Benefits of Divorce Mediation vs. Divorce Litigation
There are two fundamental approaches to dissolving your marriage.
The first, most common approach is divorce litigation. This is when you and your attorney square off against your former spouse in front of a judge to determine child custody, child support, alimony, and other issues. It’s a contentious, painful process that is expensive—not only in attorney fees—but in the cost to you, your children, and your emotional stamina.
read moreWhat Is an Amicable Divorce and How Does It Work?
Is it possible to get a divorce…and still remain friends?
Not every divorce has to end up with a prolonged court battle. The good news is that most divorcing couples don’t want their lives to mirror a tawdry television show. They recognize that their marriage has come to an end, but are wise enough not to spread the hurt around, especially if they have children.
read moreDivorce Do’s and Don’ts
Most parents who are going through a separation and divorce are well-intentioned and want to do right by their children. However, sometimes parents don’t know what to do or say and they struggle to control their emotional reactions.
One of my goals as a divorce attorney is to help families break the cycle of familial conflict. To that end, I participated in a project to help parents minimize the trauma of separation and divorce.
read moreHow to Have a Private Divorce
Your wedding is a matter of public record. So is a divorce.
Chances are, you celebrated your marriage gleefully, with much joy.
Most couples don’t celebrate the end of their relationship by choosing tableware. There is no divorce registry, no one throws rice as you drive away from the courthouse, divorce decree in hand.
Her choice of words sparked media frenzy, but in the end, Gwyneth Paltrow got it right.
read moreHow to Survive the Holidays if You Are in the Middle of a Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Divorce
Surviving the holiday season is a challenge for most of us, but if you are in the middle of a marital meltdown, you’re likely feeling less than jolly.
The divorce attorneys at CT Mediation Center want to share some suggestions on how to get through this difficult patch with peace and goodwill.
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