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- Category: Conciliation
- Category: Coronavirus
- Mediating Child Custody Disputes During the Coronavirus
- Mediating Modifications of Child Support and Alimony During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Using Short-Term Mediation While Courts are Closed Due to Coronavirus
- Mediation is the Best Divorce Option During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Court Filings and Covid-19: How to File Agreements in MA Probate & Family Courts During Crisis
- Surviving Coronavirus: Video Mediation For Divorce and Family Law Issues
- Category: Divorce Mediation
- What’s Your Divorce Mediation Preparation Checklist?
- The Benefits of Divorce Mediation over Litigation
- What 3 Things Should I Bring to my First Divorce Mediation Session?
- How to Use Financial Experts in Divorce Mediation
- What If My Spouse Wants a Divorce but I Still Love Them?
- 3 Ways You Can Help Your Children Handle a Divorce
- This is When to Bring Up Potential Power Imbalances in Divorce Mediation
- Agreeing to a “Marriage End Date” Can Reduce Stress in Divorce Mediation
- How Different Mediation Styles Address Power Imbalances
- Shuttle Diplomacy Helps Resolve High-Conflict Divorce Mediations
- Divorce Mediation for Small Business and Family Business Owners
- How Alimony Buyouts Can Maximize Flexibility After a Divorce
- Co-Parenting: The Challenge for Divorced and Separated Parents
- How Hiring a Mediation Coach Can Help You Mediate Your Divorce
- Tax Reform and Divorce: Is Your Divorce Mediator Tax-Aware?
- Divorce Mediation Keeps Alimony Focus on the Future
- The Importance of Defining Your Goals Before Divorce Mediation
- Four Negotiating Tips for Divorce Mediation
- How Basic Legal Arguments Can Help Non-Lawyers in Divorce Mediation
- New Case Highlights How Mediation Can Craft Unique Child Support Solutions
- When Should You Start the Divorce Mediation Process?
- Mediating High Net Worth Divorces for Wealthy Spouses
- Understanding Interests Vs. Positions in Divorce Mediation
- Three Things that Mediation is NOT
- Mediated Divorce Agreements Are Less Likely to be Violated
- How Divorce Mediation Helps Spouses Divide Marital Property Fairly
- Mediation Works Even After a Complaint for Divorce Has Been Filed
- How Mediating Child Support Issues Can Benefit Families
- What Issues Can be Handled Through Divorce Mediation?
- Even if Unsuccessful, Mediation Narrows Down the Issues for Litigation
- Lynch & Owens Launches: South Shore Divorce Mediation
- Mediate Your Divorce with Nicole K. Levy of South Shore Divorce Mediation
- Category: Mediation Coaching
- Category: Mediation Issues
- Congress Should Pass the National Mediation Policy Act (NMPA)
- Mediating Shared Physical Custody Agreements in Massachusetts
- Do Separated Spouses Need to Get Along for Mediation to Work?
- How Do You Mediate Parenting Time for Out-of-State Parents?
- Splitting Complex Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce Mediation
- Dividing Complex Financial Assets in Divorce Mediation
- The Top Four Questions to Ask in Your Divorce Mediation
- Child Custody: The Benefits of Mediating Holiday Schedules
- Millennials and the Benefits of Mediating Prenuptial Agreements
- How Joint Bank Accounts Can Assist Co-Parenting
- Two Situations Where Collaborative Law Can Help Resolve Your Divorce
- What Is the Point of Alimony and Why Is It Such a Difficult Topic to Discuss?
- Setting Boundaries During Divorce: The Co-Worker Rule
- How Mediation Helps Unmarried Parents Resolve Child Custody and Child Support Issues
- Mediating Modifications: Child Custody, Child Support and Alimony
- How Mediating Child Custody Agreements and Parenting Time Protects Families
- How Using Mediation Avoids Many Common Problems with Prenuptial Agreements
- Category: Mediation Process
- Category: Mediation Timing
- Category: Mediation vs. Litigation
- Category: Selecting a Mediator
- Category: SSDM News
FAQs
- Are there licensing requirements for conciliators in Massachusetts?
- Are all conciliators attorneys or retired judges?
- What preparation is required for conciliation?
- Who pays for conciliation?
- How much does conciliation cost?
- Will my conciliator write a report that can be viewed by the judge in my court case?
- Can conciliation be performed virtually using Zoom or Virtual Platforms?
- How has conciliation been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic?
- How do parties usually end up in conciliation?
- Do parties ever participate in conciliation without attorneys?
- Can each party be represented by an attorney during conciliation?
- How is conciliation different from going to trial in a courtroom?
- How is conciliation different from arbitration?
- How is conciliation different from mediation?
- What is the role of the conciliator in divorce and family law cases?
- What family law cases are resolved through conciliation?
- What is conciliation for divorce and family law cases?
- Does my divorce mediator need to understand tax law?
- How do divorce mediators handle alimony cases?
- What goals should I set before my divorce mediation?
- How do I negotiate my divorce through mediation?
- How can I understand legal issues in my divorce mediation?
- What is the Co-Worker Rule and how does it work in divorce mediation?
- How can my spouse and/or I overcome negative emotions in our mediation?
- How long does it take to mediate a divorce?
- When should I start the mediation process?
- How can I find a good mediator?
- Should I see my own lawyer during the mediation process?
- Can our mediator represent either of us an attorney in a divorce proceeding or give us legal advice after the mediation is over?
- How can we mediate if we have a contentious relationship or if my spouse intimidates me?
- Are mediated divorces better for children than litigated divorces?
- What happens if we cannot reach a divorce agreement during mediation?
- What if we can’t agree on all the issues in divorce mediation?
- Is divorce mediation appropriate for same-sex couples?
- Are there some cases that should not go through mediation?
- What are the issues that mediation can handle?
- How can mediation produce a fair result?
- How is mediation different from litigation?
- How is mediation different from arbitration?
- Are divorce agreements created through mediation legally binding?
- Will the mediator meet separately with each of us during the sessions?
- Can you have someone else with you during the mediation sessions?
- What happens if my spouse doesn’t follow our mediated agreement?
- Will our mediated divorce agreement be enforceable?
- Will the mediator come to court with you if you need to make an appearance?
- How do divorce documents get filed after mediation is complete?
- Who prepares the divorce agreement in a mediation?
- How can I prepare for a mediation session?
- When is the best time to start mediation?
- What is the role of each party during the mediation process?
- Is there anything that a mediator cannot do during the mediation process?
- Will you have to appear in court after your mediation?
- Does it take both spouses to initiate a divorce mediation?
- Can we start the mediation process before filing divorce papers?
- What should I bring to the mediation?
- How long does it take to schedule mediation?
- When can mediation begin?
- Can we mediate even if we have already retained attorneys?
- Who is responsible for initiating a divorce mediation?
- Are mediation sessions confidential?
- What is mediation?
- How much does divorce mediation cost?
- Can my spouse and I mediate our divorce if we don’t get along?
- How long does a divorce mediation take to complete?
- How does the divorce mediation process work?
- What is a divorce mediator and what do they do?
FAQ Categories
- Choosing Mediation
- Conciliation
- Divorce Mediators
- Mediation Coaching
- Mediation Costs
- Mediation Process
- Mediation vs. Litigation