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Virtual Office Space – Is It for You?
{2:30 minutes to read} Most of my attorney/mediator colleagues maintain one or two offices, with a: Staff; Secretary; Legal assistant; Possibly several attorneys with whom they work. This high overhead...
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Oh, No! My Clients Have Turned into Jailhouse Lawyers!
{2:42 minutes to read} Because: The economy is still recovering; People always like to save money; Divorce cases have a reputation for taking way too much time and costing way too much money; Clients...
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Do Mediators Need Specific Subject Knowledge?
{4:36 minutes to read} Back in the 80s when I first started in mediation, I took the initial mediation training and then went out and tried to mediate every case I could possibly get to gain...
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Binding Arbitration: Is It a Process Whose Time Has Come?
{3:12 minutes to read} For many years there has been a discussion in the mediation/arbitration community about when to choose different forms of dispute resolution. And additionally, when, if any time,...
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Why Must I Read My Divorce Agreement?
{2:24 minutes to read} How often have I received a phone call from divorced spouses asking questions about their settlement agreement? I offer a review session to go over the agreement before they sign...
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If I Ignore You, Will You Change Your Mind about Getting Divorced?
{2:48 minutes to read} One spouse is often the initiator when getting divorced or separated. The other’s attitude is, “Let’s just keep things the way they are. I know we’re totally miserable, the kids...
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I’m Going to Mediation To “Get Over” on My Spouse!
{2:54 minutes to read} Couples with many assets can present challenges above and beyond in a divorce settlement. I met with a couple recently who had a lot of assets. When I started explaining to them...
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Dividing Net Equity Using the “Magic of Math”
{2:36 minutes to read} A while ago, I wrote a blog article about “The Magic of Math,” which had to do with dividing equity in the home. Somehow there was a lot of confusion, so I decided to clarify and...
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Wow, Mediation, What a Concept!
{2:36 minutes to read} The couple had been divorced for 5 years. They spent over $250,000 in litigation. They signed off on an agreement that they both acknowledged was some kind of deal by the...
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If You Want the Job, Just Write What We Say!
{2:36 minutes to read} Couples often get the idea that they can save a lot of money during the mediation process if they write their own agreement, bring in the spreadsheet, and say, “Here, write...
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We Are Looking for the Mediator with the Cheapest Hourly Rate
{2:24 minutes to read} When the police arrest you for having drugs that you insist aren’t yours, do you look for the cheapest lawyer you can find? Or do you hire the most experienced lawyer you can...
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Does Divorce Mediation Have a Place in Domestic Violence Cases?
{2:54 minutes to read} Divorce mediation in domestic violence cases? The judges and the court say, “Never!” But are they right? Over the years, I’ve heard judges, courts, and attorneys say time and...
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up! No. 1
{2:42 minutes to read} The husband and wife showed up for mediation dressed to the nines. They told me that they were executives in Manhattan-based companies, and make a ton of money. I did notice that...
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I Thought He Was Going to Change!
{2:42 minutes to read} Imagine a couple married for over 20 years. They have been unhappy for a really long time. They have 2 children. They both acknowledge that the husband: has had numerous affairs;...
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up! No. 2
It’s Monday morning, and I am meeting with my first couple of the day. The husband is a successful businessman and is making a lot of money. The wife is a stay-at-home mom, very sweet, very...
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I’m Going to Mediation To “Get Over” on My Spouse!
{2:54 minutes to read} Couples with many assets can present challenges above and beyond in a divorce settlement. I met with a couple recently who had a lot of assets. When I started explaining to them...
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Dividing Net Equity Using the “Magic of Math”
{2:36 minutes to read} A while ago, I wrote a blog article about “The Magic of Math,” which had to do with dividing equity in the home. Somehow there was a lot of confusion, so I decided to clarify and...
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Wow, Mediation, What a Concept!
{2:36 minutes to read} The couple had been divorced for 5 years. They spent over $250,000 in litigation. They signed off on an agreement that they both acknowledged was some kind of deal by the...
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If You Want the Job, Just Write What We Say!
{2:36 minutes to read} Couples often get the idea that they can save a lot of money during the mediation process if they write their own agreement, bring in the spreadsheet, and say, “Here, write...
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We Are Looking for the Mediator with the Cheapest Hourly Rate
{2:24 minutes to read} When the police arrest you for having drugs that you insist aren’t yours, do you look for the cheapest lawyer you can find? Or do you hire the most experienced lawyer you can...
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