Divorce Mediation

Agreeing to a “Marriage End Date” Can Reduce Stress in Divorce Mediation

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Stipulating to a date of divorce can reduce stress in mediation

Divorce mediator Nicole K. Levy reviews the advantages of agreeing on a “marriage end date” for spouses mediating their divorce. In the divorce process, questions often arise over how separated spouses should manage their financial affairs between the time the divorce process begins and the final entry of the divorce decree. Divorce is often emotional, … Agreeing to a “Marriage End Date” Can Reduce Stress in Divorce Mediation

How Different Mediation Styles Address Power Imbalances

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Different mediation styles handle power imbalances in divorce

Divorce mediator Kimberley Keyes explores how power imbalances can be addressed using different mediation styles. Unequal power dynamics can be an obstacle in some divorce mediations. While mediators are well aware of this potential problem, not every mediation style is equal when it comes to dealing with power imbalances. Mediators who rely strictly on a … How Different Mediation Styles Address Power Imbalances

Shuttle Diplomacy Helps Resolve High-Conflict Divorce Mediations

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Resolving divorce with shuttle mediation.

Divorce mediator Nicole K. Levy explores how shuttle mediation allows couples can resolve high-conflict divorce despite strong emotions. Estranged spouses sometimes avoid mediating their divorce because they believe that mediation is only for couples who “get along” during the divorce process. Successful mediations come in all forms, however, including those involving spouses who do not … Shuttle Diplomacy Helps Resolve High-Conflict Divorce Mediations

Divorce Mediation for Small Business and Family Business Owners

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Divorce mediation and litigation for small businesses

Massachusetts mediator Nicole K. Levy reviews how divorce mediation can protect small businesses and family businesses while generating fair outcomes for both spouses. Divorces can be messy enough on their own, but if you or your spouse own a family business, separating that business can pose a significant challenge. Many attorneys refer to cases involving small … Divorce Mediation for Small Business and Family Business Owners

How Alimony Buyouts Can Maximize Flexibility After a Divorce

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Marital Assets Can Fund Alimony Buyouts

Divorce Mediator Kimberley Keyes examines how alimony buyouts can greatly increase flexibility after a divorce. One of the biggest benefits to mediating a divorce, as opposed to litigating it, is that you and your spouse have much more power to choose what is best for your particular situation. Mediation broadens the options available to you … How Alimony Buyouts Can Maximize Flexibility After a Divorce

Co-Parenting: The Challenge for Divorced and Separated Parents

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Co-Parenting

South Shore Divorce Mediation’s Nicole K. Levy explains co-parenting the struggles faced by divorced and separated parents. Any mediated divorce or custody case involving children can trigger a host of issues, from child support and child custody, to holiday and based parenting schedules. Regardless of marital status, breaking up is hard, particularly when children are involved. Following a … Co-Parenting: The Challenge for Divorced and Separated Parents

How Hiring a Mediation Coach Can Help You Mediate Your Divorce

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Mediation coaches help spouses cope with the stressful divorce process

Mediation Coach and Divorce Mediator Carmela M. Miraglia discusses how hiring a mediation coach can help with the divorce mediation process. While mediating your divorce is usually less stressful than litigating it, the mediation participants can still face tension, stress and fears about the unknown. Having a mediation coach help you through the process can … How Hiring a Mediation Coach Can Help You Mediate Your Divorce

Tax Reform and Divorce: Is Your Divorce Mediator Tax-Aware?

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Tax Implications of a Divorce Make Having a Mediator Who Knows Tax Law Critical

Divorce mediator Kimberley Keyes reviews how the new tax reform bill impacts divorce mediation.  One of the things that you can almost always count on in a divorce is that money or other property will change hands in the form of alimony, child support or the division of marital assets. These monetary exchanges raise important implications … Tax Reform and Divorce: Is Your Divorce Mediator Tax-Aware?

The Importance of Defining Your Goals Before Divorce Mediation

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Define Goals for Divorce Mediation

Massachusetts divorce mediator Nicole K. Levy reviews the importance of identifying specific goals before starting divorce mediation. A major benefit of divorce mediation is that it allows spouses to creatively craft their own solutions to the unique issues affecting their divorce. Mediation generally focuses on the final resolution, rather than on who “won” or who … The Importance of Defining Your Goals Before Divorce Mediation