Entries Categorized as 'Finding solutions'

On the benefits of divorce mediation

Date March 5, 2010

YS Mediation highlights the benefits of divorce mediation (excerpt):
Couples have the opportunity to let go of the old way of handling marital separation and divorce by embracing mediation, which is a simple and cost effective way to handle the division of your assets while maintaining good will with everyone involved. Divorce mediation is the solution […]

You keep the power and pay less: how to lower the costs of divorce through mediation

Date June 24, 2009

Smart Money declares the top 5 divorce mistakes and highlights divorce mediation in the process.
Stacey L. Bradford writes (excerpt):
4. Rushing to Court
The fastest way to run up those hourly attorney fees is to go to court. While a regular divorce costs around $8,000, one that goes to trial can easily run upwards of $20,000, says […]

A civilized divorce: divorce mediation and working together

Date May 4, 2009

myOptumHealth.com and KOTV show how divorcing couples use mediation to process a civilized divorce.
Lila Havens writes (excerpt):
In mediation, the couple works to reach an agreement both people think is fair. The mediator acts as a go-between to help them communicate. The couple makes the decisions, so they are more likely to stick with them. Having […]

Using mediation to settle your divorce: creative solutions in a calm atmosphere

Date June 1, 2008

The Akron Beacon Journal hails the verdict: “Mediation saves.”
Paula Schleis writes (excerpt):
”With a third person present, it just changes things. People are able to talk things over,” said Bernard Winick, who teaches business law at the University of Akron.
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The stickier the situation, the more Winick loved trying to guide the parties to a creative solution. […]

Using divorce mediation for peaceful purposes

Date May 30, 2008

The Santa Barbara Independent comments on how to get a win-win split in divorce.
Kevin Bourke writes (excerpt):
Divorce mediation has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you and your soon-to-be ex are both intent on creating a peaceful divorce, why not explore this option? It can be much less expensive and has worked well for […]