Preparing for Mediation

What’s Your Divorce Mediation Preparation Checklist?

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A divorce mediation checklist.

Mediator Nicole K. Levy reviews the steps every spouse should take before their first divorce mediation. Divorce mediation is the most widely recommended approach for reaching marital dissolution settlements in Massachusetts. Family law attorneys, judges, guardian ad litems (GALs), and mental health professionals consistently agree that the cost-effective mediation process can mitigate the emotional and … What’s Your Divorce Mediation Preparation Checklist?

What 3 Things Should I Bring to my First Divorce Mediation Session?

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Checklist of 3 things to bring to first divorce mediation session

Mediation Coach and Divorce Mediator Carmela M. Miraglia discusses the 3 items every spouse should bring to their first mediation session. Preparing for your first divorce mediation session is important. Preparation helps ensure that the session runs smoothly and the parties accomplish as much as possible, potentially saving time and money in the long run. … What 3 Things Should I Bring to my First Divorce Mediation Session?

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

When Should You Start the Divorce Mediation Process?

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Timing - when to start divorce mediation

Divorce Mediator Carmela M. Miraglia reviews the best time to start divorce mediation. One of the advantages of the divorce mediation process, compared to the litigation process, is that mediation rewards creativity and encourages flexibility by allowing to spouses set the pace for resolving their divorce. While many spouses will complete the mediation process before … When Should You Start the Divorce Mediation Process?

Understanding Interests Vs. Positions in Divorce Mediation

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Divorce-Mediation-Interests-and-Positions

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