
FAQ – Fall 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) I’m worried that…

Preparation Ideas for your First Mediation Session
The following are a few thoughts and some guidance on how best…

How to Divorce with Dignity and Respect
Television shows and movies often depict divorces as being highly…

Top 10 Tips to have a Successful First Virtual Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Session
Location - It’s important to find a private, quiet space…

A Tale of Two Divorces
A Tale of Two Divorces
Divorce #1 ~ Bob and Barbara:
Bob and…

How long does divorce take?
How long does divorce take?
In Oregon, there is no mandatory…

Divorce Options – 4 Different Ways to Divorce
Once a couple has made the decision to part, they have different…

What is the cheapest way to get a divorce?
What is the cheapest way to get a divorce?
In Oregon, the cheapest…

There’s Only One Side in a Collaborative Divorce
As a Mediator and Collaborative attorney, I only work with clients…

Oregon Child Support Tips
Child support can be a confusing and sometimes contentious…

How Can I Better Understand Child Support In Oregon?
Child support is an important topic when divorcing couples have…

10 Tips for Talking to Kids About Divorce or Separation
Talking to children about divorce is overwhelming. You might…

Celebrity Divorce Secrets: Why Mediation Works For So Many Famous Separating Couples (and Why It May Work For You In Oregon and Washington, Too)
Celebrity Divorce Secrets: Why Mediation Works for So Many Famous…

Communicating with a Collaborative Divorce Team
Effective communication with your Collaborative Attorney…

More on Negotiation in a Collaborative or Mediated Divorce
More on Negotiation in a Collaborative or Mediated Divorce
Jim…

Giving Thanks After a Split
When you’re a child of divorce, holiday celebrations can come…

How (Not To) Fight
I picked up a little book at my daughter’s house last week…

Choosing between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce
When you go through the divorce process, you will need to address…

Bridges’ Divorce Coaches
A divorce coach is a mental health professional – often a psychologist…
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Why Mediation?
. . .why not just “ask the judge?”
Mediation is a confidential process…

Can Divorce be Easy?
First, a couple of definitions:
Amiable Divorce:
You…

What is Co-Mediation?
Many family mediation matters are handled effectively by a single…

Tips for families to prepare for a Peaceful and Cost-Efficient Separation
Finances – Gather information on your monthly expenses, income,…

We, at Bridges, are Peacemakers
What Does That Mean?
Peacemaking means processing differences…

How do you “bridge” the chasm between you?
As obvious as they are, the elements of a constructive divorce…

“So you’re trying to get divorced, and now you’re both working from home.”
Our new life, sheltering in place is in full swing. Oregonians…

What We Should Know About the Stimulus Package of 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March…

Retirement Basics for Divorce – Part 2 – Intel Plans and related benefits, as of September 2020
Intel is one of Oregon’s largest employers and has several…

What should I know about divorce during COVID-19 in Oregon?
Is it possible to start and complete a divorce during social…

Divorce, Holidays and COVID-19
Co-parenting after a breakup is difficult to begin with. For…

“Overcoming your barriers to even thinking about going back to work. During a divorce…”
Collaborative divorce and vocational coaching is often a positive…

Why I Hated the Movie “Marriage Story” Part 3:
No Common Sense, & No Help
Here’s my final critique…

Why I Hated The Movie “Marriage Story” Part 2:
It Ignored Current Options for Peaceful Divorce
In my first…

Why I Hated the Movie “Marriage Story” Part 1
Marriage Story is an excellent film with a tremendous cast, including…

Staying Sane During COVID-19 ~ Creating Peace and Balance
Staying sane during this time of COVID-19 has become a challenge…

How Does Resilience Change The Divorce Experience?
What is resilience? Resilience is the capacity to prepare for,…

Total Eclipse of the Heart
On August 19, 2017, portions of Oregon and the U.S. experienced…

Relationships / Feedback
Negotiation requires listening to different perspectives that…

Help Create a Caring Workplace and Economy
As a psychotherapist and career counselor starting out in the…

Mediation as an Option
Is Mediation a Good Option for us?
Mediation is a…

Pro Bono Spotlight
James O’Connor
Pro Bono Spotlight
From the Multnomah Lawyer,…

IACP Forum, Seattle
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals ~ Forum
19th…

IACP Forum, Lake Las Vegas
IACP Forum
17th Annual Networking and Educational Forum
October…

Collaborating collaborators…
Your Bridges’ professionals took Veterans’ Day away from…

Robin Williams on Conflict
Robin Williams (1951-2014) demonstrates CONFLICT with his Sesame…

IACP Institute
Welcome back, Dona! Dona Cullen has returned from Phoenix,…

Welcome Metro-Parent readers
Welcome Metro-Parent readers…
If you saw our tall, skinny…

2011 Oregon Legislature Repeals 90-day Waiting Period
Prior to January 1, 2012, Oregon law seemed to prevent “a quickie-divorce.”…























