by Cristi McMurdie | Mar 9, 2020 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Mediation
Collaborative divorce, open communication and focus on the future may deliver a healthier divorce for all involved. Just as the decision to get married can be complicated and complex, so can the choice to get divorced. For many couples, the decision to end a...
by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 6, 2020 | Divorce, Mediation
Mediation during divorce can make the process of ending your relationship much easier and allow for a more positive outcome. Facing a divorce is one of the most challenging things you may ever experience. On your wedding day, you probably never dreamed that you would...
by Cristi McMurdie | Nov 4, 2019 | Divorce, Mediation
While divorce is often painful, expensive, and emotionally taxing, it is possible to end a marriage on good terms with your partner without going broke in the process. One of the best ways to do this is with divorce mediation. What Is Mediation? Divorce mediation is a...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 6, 2019 | Divorce, Mediation
In family law mediation, the task of finding a solution lies with the involved parties, not with the court. By avoiding court, mediation participants save time, money, energy, stress, and paperwork. Since one of the main reasons for conflict is miscommunication,...
by Cristi McMurdie | May 8, 2019 | Co-Parenting, Mediation, Parental Rights
Parents sometimes disagree about their children’s choice of school and their education. Decisions such as which school children will attend, placement in advanced or special classes, or extra curricular activities can be in conflict between parents. But when parents...
by Cristi McMurdie | Jan 3, 2019 | Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Mediation
The ending of a marriage is never easy. There are always more issues to confront than anyone realized including property distribution decisions, new estate planning, support issues, and, of course, if there are children, parenting plans bring up the most anxiety and...
