Determining what to do about your family’s pets during a separation or divorce is essential to consider. Your pets are part of your family, and the changes in households that come with separation and divorce have an impact on your family’s pets as well. While human beings have the ability to understand and cope with…
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Back-to-school season is upon us. It’s time to start back juggling those busy schedules and making decisions on what activities your child will participate in with your co-parent. These may include financial decisions which often add complexity to co-parenting decisions. Extra activities can come with expenses such as registration fees, equipment, or travel costs. Most…
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Mediation can be a valuable resource for unmarried parents navigating a separation. It offers a structured and neutral environment where both parties can work together to find mutually beneficial solutions. While the legal aspects may differ from those of married couples, the emotional and practical aspects of separating remain. Mediation encourages cooperative problem-solving, unlike litigation,…
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Mediation, a powerful conflict resolution tool, has gained significant recognition for its effectiveness in fostering communication, understanding, and compromise amongst parties in conflict. Conflict is inevitable in human interaction. Disagreements and disputes are frequent in personal relationships, workplaces, or communities. While conflicts can be emotionally draining and disruptive, they can also provide rich opportunities for…
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Mediation services have become increasingly popular to resolve disputes and conflicts outside the courtroom; this has increased in recent years. Mediation is provided by trained professionals who facilitate communication between the parties in conflict and help them identify and resolve the issues causing the dispute. Mediation can be used to resolve a wide range of disagreements, including family disputes,…
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If you are dissolving your business, having issues with your business partner, or having problems with a client, it can be challenging and stressful. As issues persist and grow, they can often lead to lengthy and expensive court involvement, where there is no guarantee of a satisfactory outcome. Civil mediation offers an alternative approach that…
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Why is mediation better? When you find yourself in a disagreement with your co-parent that you aren’t able to resolve amicably, attempting mediation is better than fighting (especially in front of your children) or threatening to return to court. Even difficult dilemmas, like where your child should attend school, can be more effectively discussed and…
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When parenting from two households, whether parents are separated, divorced, or were never married, successfully managing children’s busy schedules can be a challenge. The average school year has several holidays and breaks that can disrupt a ‘regular’ parenting plan, and result in conflict between the parents over a variety of small details when it comes…
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Mediation is often key to dissolving a marriage in a healthier way that reduces the negative impact on children. Despite the best intentions, not all marriages last forever. The Dispute Resolution Center is here to help you and your spouse work together to prioritize the needs of your children and find a better way to leave your marriage. The…
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Any type of mediation can be confusing at first, however, there are some differences between the three types that are beneficial in diverse situations. There is no one right way to resolve conflict, but through civil, domestic or core mediation, your conflict can come to a peaceful resolution. Civil mediation is used to resolve…
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