Interests vs. Positions Archives - South Shore Divorce Mediation

Do Separated Spouses Need to Get Along for Mediation to Work?

Nicole Levy | August 28, 2019

Divorce mediator Nicole K. Levy discusses overcoming anger in the mediation process. Divorcing spouses who choose to engage in mediation often find the process quicker and substantially less expensive than divorce litigation. However, spouses facing divorce sometimes fail to pursue mediation based on preconceptions about whether the mediation process is suitable for spouses experiencing a … Do Separated Spouses Need to Get Along for Mediation to Work?

The Top Four Questions to Ask in Your Divorce Mediation

Nicole Levy | December 6, 2018

Questions for spouses to ask in divorce mediation

Nicole K. Levy of South Shore Divorce Mediation explores the top four questions to ask in mediation. Pursuing mediation for a divorce or family law issue is a decision that all people involved need to agree on prior to engaging in the process. Once the mediation begins, though, spouses or parents often find themselves at … The Top Four Questions to Ask in Your Divorce Mediation

Understanding Interests Vs. Positions in Divorce Mediation

Kimberley Keyes | October 26, 2017

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Divorce Mediator Kimberley Keyes explains the crucial difference between interests and positions in a divorce mediation. Positions and interests drive every divorce, whether it is resolved through mediation, litigation or trial. Put simply, in the divorce context, a position is the legal outcome that a spouse seeks, while an interest represents the underlying concerns and … Understanding Interests Vs. Positions in Divorce Mediation