WHAT IS MEDIATION? The role of the divorce Mediator is to create a safe, cooperative setting for you and your spouse to discuss issues and engage in collaborative problem solving. The divorce Mediator will open lines of communication, help you gain clarity and a better understanding of your interests and those of your spouse. The…
Being a summer parent has its unique stresses. They include arranging play dates, packing lunches, picking them up on time, having dinner ready, baths, flossing, and getting them to bed to get ready for the next day. Transitioning back to school after divorce and switching to a new schedule brings with them another set of…
Divorce litigation, especially when there is contested custody, is rarely a straightforward negotiation process. Issues of divorce and custody can be negotiated out of court when certain conditions are present to move the couple to resolution of the issues. Mediated settlements are increasingly popular with both divorcing spouses and the judicial system. To read more…
Divorce can be expensive — we all know that. A recent survey found that the average cost of a divorce in the United States is $15,000. Unfortunately, whirlwind romances don’t play out like they do in the movies. Being young and not having strong enough roots in who we were yet led to struggles and…
Most parties come to mediation with a multi-dimensional conflict that cannot be fully defined by a pure litigation analysis. In order for an attorney or mediator to define the conflict accurately, he needs to understand the interests of the parties completely, and be able to identify the issues that exist beyond those that would be…
Before you attend custody mediation, you should prepare so you can explain your ideas for your schedule and plan. Some things to think about in advance are: explore scheduling ideas, look at provisions to include in your plan, provide visuals of your schedules and plans, track your current arrangements. Here are some tips for making…
Lori A. Frio-Walker, Esquire of Family Law Corp., has been named as the 10 Best Female Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in the State of Pennsylvania in 2017. The “10 Best” is a prestigious honor for the Attorney as each Attorney must: Be formally nominated by the Institute, client, and/or fellow Attorney; Have attained the…
Collaborative Divorce Provides Amicable Divorce Options Collaborative Divorce allows spouses to be individually represented by their own divorce lawyers and work together to amicably resolve their issues with the goal of avoiding courtroom litigation. You and your spouse will each hire your own lawyers and work with your lawyers and each other to collaboratively resolve…
It is a form of alternative dispute resolution, which is used to work out divorce, post divorce, or separation issues. Typically, in this kind of process, a third party known as the mediator, assists the couple to negotiate a settlement. Some of the issues that can be handled by the mediator are custody, time-sharing, alimony,…
It is difficult to make a realistic estimate of the total fee even when we know what issues are contested, the intensity of the parties’ feelings, and the complexity of the issues. If the parties want to settle, make compromises, and end the matter quickly, they can do so. If the parties do not trust…