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Recent Articles
- “Divorcing Someone with Narcissistic Traits” January 17, 2023
- Giving Thanks After a Split November 21, 2022
- Top 10 Tips to have a Successful First Virtual Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Session November 16, 2022
- Money and Divorce ~ Working with a Financial Neutral November 13, 2022
- How to Avoid an Expensive Divorce November 7, 2022
- Peace is a Perspective November 3, 2022
- Moms and Dads don’t give up on your other career dreams! October 28, 2022
Giving Thanks After a Split
When you’re a child of divorce, holiday celebrations can come with a lot of baggage. Check out this first-person article about new Thanksgiving “traditions” (it’s older, but still appropriate). [click the turkey] “On a holiday devoted to gratitude, it makes sense to let go of grudges, set aside differences and focus on the […]
Top 10 Tips to have a Successful First Virtual Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Session
Location – It’s important to find a private, quiet space where you can focus and hear without too much distraction. Sometimes, it’s the car, and other times, a den or patio works well. Try to think about best areas for reception, good lighting, as well as privacy. Decide whether you’d like to be in the […]
How to Avoid an Expensive Divorce
If you want to avoid an expensive divorce, the biggest piece of advice is to figure out a way the two of you can work together. If you go to mediation and or use the Collaborative Divorce process, you can find agreement the issues without the expense of a courtroom fight. Collaborative Divorce attorneys are […]
Peace is a Perspective
The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2023, for international efforts to transform the way families resolve conflict. We, at Bridges, are all members and supporters of the IACP. It is the pinnacle of our local, state, and national organizations. The announcement was made last weekend at […]
Preparation Ideas for your First Mediation Session
The following are a few thoughts and some guidance on how best to prepare for your first mediation appointment. It is often a stressful time, so a little preparation can help alleviate some of the anxiety and fear going into the mediation process. 1) Take the pressure off yourselves. The first mediation session is purposefully […]