Category: Family

Embarking on a journey through separation? Learn how mediation nourishes the mental health of families, offering a beacon of hope...

Divorce, often viewed through a lens of loss and heartbreak, carries an understated potential for renewal, understanding, and growth.  Deciding...

When divorce and child custody cases go to trial, they're usually bench trials, i.e., a judge makes the decision. But...

When it comes to filing for divorce, many may conjure up the image of a lengthy, contentious court trial. While...

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Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should...

Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., presents a 1.5-hour course describing the current research on Gatekeeper parents, who present unique challenges to...

A division supported by the legal system is stressful, expensive, and prolonged; if you have children, it will impact them...

Arrangements for child custody — whether agreed upon by parents or ordered by a judge — must be in the...

Arguments are an unavoidable part of life, but they’re not always bad. Whether between a parent and child, two partners,...

This article honors the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) 60th Anniversary Celebration now taking place in Los Angeles....

The listservs and chat rooms have been abuzz this week -- everyone's talking about the conference! We had 39 leading...

Divorces often start from a place of conflict or stress, but some divorces are more contentious than others.  A number...

While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are...

In this episode, Michael and Karen interview Lara Traum. Lara is an attorney and mediator in private practice, offering assistance...

In this episode, Michael and Karen Aurit interview Ken Neumann. Ken is an expert in the field of family and...

If you've just opened your divorce case in British Columbia, see if you and your ex can talk through your...

“Won’t Someone Take Over for Me?” read a recent headline in the Business Section of The New York Times (01/05/2023). ...

Divorce mediation does not always end in a full agreement. Sometimes, there are a few topics you can't agree on...

Spouses who are planning to get a divorce in New Jersey in 2023 are in for a very unpleasant surprise....

At present, divorcing couples are being required to make decisions in the midst of an environment marked by uncertainty and...

Mediation may be thought of as "assisted negotiation." Negotiation may be thought of as "communications for agreement." Hence, mediation is...

Did you know that loving, positive relationships go hand in hand with lower stress levels? Unfortunately, though, this means that...

Most of my family mediation clients need a separation agreement and they understand this. They do not always understand all...

Starting over can seem impossible after divorce. We may have lost who we are, had our future erased, or felt hopeless....

Walking into custody mediation can feel intimidating. You'll have to speak openly about what you believe is best for your...

There are different perspectives on the use of caucus in mediation. Maybe you use caucus early and often in your...

Do holiday family gatherings cause you stress and anxiety? You are not alone. What happens when we suddenly have all...

Doni, a friend of mine since high school, sidled up to me in the supermarket one day and said he...

In this episode of Michael and Karen Aurit's video podcast "Inside The Mediation Room," their guest is Chip Rose, a...