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Why Choose Divorce Mediation?
As a rule the public generally thinks of the divorce process as a litigated divorce—two parties going to court until the matter is concluded either by the decision of a judge or by the parties settling things somewhere down the line. Unfortunately this process takes a long time, costs a lot of money and most…
Parental Alienation Day April 25th, 2011
An article/essay came to my attention through the social networking site LinkedIn. The reason it caught my attention was because the author, Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, was reiterating the beliefs I hold strongly as a professional divorce attorney mediator. I followed this wise author to her website and found the article was her blog for the…
The DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan) Loophole
We’ve all been hearing about the DROP controversy in Philadelphia. (It’s happening in New Jersey as well.) Well, what is it and what’s the latest? DROP stands for Deferred Retirement Option Plan. What it has turned into is a loophole for city employees. According to the Cabrini College Locquitor, “Elected officials are considered city employees…
Personality Assessment Sheds Light on Divorce Conflict
On Tuesday I had the good fortune to be invited to an exceptional learning opportunity. We learned from business powerhouse Shawn Kent Hayashi about communication styles and workplace motivators. The participants were women with amazing and interesting stories. We all took a preliminary assessment before the conference. The information which is gleaned from these…
How to Talk to Children About Your Divorce
One of the most significant concerns that couples with children face when they are approaching divorce is how to tell their children about the impending divorce. I generally suggest that they consult with a professional counselor for guidance, and I frequently meet and speak with therapists so that I can provide my clients with a…
What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is an alternative process for getting divorced rather than hiring attorneys and fighting in court. Traditionally a divorcing couple would each hire an attorney, file a Divorce Complaint at the local courthouse, and the battle would begin. This battle could take years and cost thousands of dollars, however, when a couple chooses divorce…