With the spring equinox upon us, I think about how Divorce Mediation can help people spring forward with the rest of their lives. However, before we spring forward, it is good to take care of ourselves and look into and learn from our past. Divorce Mediation vs. Couples Therapy Divorce Mediation is a future-focused process …
January is usually a month that tends to be dark, cold, and drags on as we slowly move toward spring. We can thank Julius Caesar for such a long month, as he added the 31st day we still recognize today. In the Northern Hemisphere, January is the coldest and darkest month. So cold that the …
Why You Should Try Mediation for Your Divorce in January? Read More »
I wonder if they know that I watch them? Not weirdly or creepily, but I observe my mediation clients once they leave my office. My window has a great view of the parking area, and I can’t help but watch. How a couple leaves tells me so much more than they realize. Some couples walk …
Written with Rachel Hernandez In most divorce cases, people hire attorneys to represent them through the divorce process. The attorneys will be with them from the beginning to the end, potentially representing them in court all along the way. A litigated divorce tends to be costly, with attorneys providing their clients with their full menu …
How Limited Scope Legal Representation and Divorce Mediation Go Hand In Hand Read More »
We at Keystone Mediation celebrate Pride Month! We wanted to share how mediation has served the LGBTQ community in the past and how it continues to help today. First, There Was the Obergefell v. Hodges Case The United States Supreme Court ruled on this landmark case on June 26, 2015. It effectively forced all states …
Mediation: An Option for Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce Throughout History Read More »
With summer quickly approaching, a common topic in Divorce Mediation is children’s activities and summer camps. When helping a divorcing couple through the mediation process, we help clients avoid future conflicts by having a durable agreement that clearly defines what works for them. I thought it would be helpful to talk about some common activities …
Finding Common Ground During Divorce: Kids’ Sports, Summer Camp and Activities Read More »
I am often asked, “What do we do with all the stuff in the house, and how are household items divided in divorce?” This inevitable question is guaranteed to come up during the divorce process, and the short answer that I give is, “Let’s talk about it.” Every couple’s situation is different, so what works …
Maybe you are in the beginning stages of your divorce and thinking about college or financial aid is really far down on the list of things you need to figure out. Maybe you have been killing it as co-parents for a while now and suddenly the eldest is studying for their SAT’s and you realize …
Divorced Parents, College, and Financial Aid – Part 1: FAFSA Basics Read More »
Is mediation right for your divorce? In a litigated divorce, lawyers put on their boxing gloves in the court room to try to get the best terms for their client. Mediation happens outside the courtroom and puts the divorce process in your own hands. Our very own mediator, Matt Carroll discusses a mediated divorce with …
SplitReady’s Podcast ft. Matt Carroll: Mediated Divorce – A Path to Great Outcomes Read More »
Newly divorced or going through a divorce? There are a few things you need to know and consider before you file your taxes this year. Filing Status When your marital status legally changes, so does your tax situation. How you file is based on your status on the last day of the year. If you …
Divorce and Taxes: What You Need to Know Before You File Read More »