Anger and Family/Divorce
Mediation
An article entitled "Can You Have a Mediated Divorce If You Are Angry at
Your Spouse?" by Rachel Fishman Green.
Arbitration
More information on how arbitration can be helpful in separation cases and
on how to find an arbitrator.
Articles on
Divorce/Separation - Direnfeld
Articles to help you deal with separation and divorce, written by Gary Direnfeld,
a social worker and mediator.
Avoiding the War
An excellent article from Divorce Mediation Services dealing with "The Adversarial Process", "Your Children are
Watching", and "Mediation".
Children - Mediation -
Pickell
"Mediation: What's in it for Children of Parents who are Separating," by Norman
Pickell, highlights the advantages for children whose parents are separating of
using mediation.
Children and
Divorce/Separation
In his article entitled "Help Your Child Through Your Divorce,"
Dr. Gary Gosselin provides some helpful tips to parents who are going through a
separation or divorce.
Children and Youth - Guide to Separation - Canada
"Because Life Goes On … Helping Children and Youth Live with Separation and
Divorce", published by the Canadian Government, reaches out to children, youth
and their families to help them through the process of separation and divorce.
Children's Reaction to Separation - Saposnek
"Children's Reaction to the News of Divorce: What They Need from You," by child
psychologist Dr. Donald Saposnek, provides tips for parents on how children of
different ages typically respond to hearing of their parents' divorce or
separation.
Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative family law is a cooperative approach to separation and divorce which strives to protect the dignity, integrity and long term interests of the family.
Couples - Mediation -
Pickell
"Mediation: What's in it for Couples who are Separating or Divorcing," by Norman
Pickell, highlights the advantages for couples who are separating or divorcing
of using mediation.
Dirty Tricks
This article entitled "Divorce Schemes and Power Games" by Laura
Johnson outlines some of the dirty tricks that one side may try in a separation
or divorce and what the other side can do about them.
Dissolve a
Marriage or Wage a War ?
In his article "Dissolve a Marriage or Wage a War ?" Lee Jay Berman gives
couples who are separating or divorcing a choice of how to do it.
Divorce and
the Holidays
This article entitled "Divorce and the Holidays: Split Decisions or
Family Friendly Compromise?" by Dr. Al Ravitz provides some tips on how
parents who are separated can be good role models for their children.
Divorce
Magazine.com
Divorce Magazine.com provides information to both Canadians and Americans about
separation and divorce.
Divorce
Manual
A Client Handbook produced by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers;
while this is an American publication, it does provide some useful information
for families everywhere who are going through separation and divorce.
Divorce Mediation
- Does it Work?
An article by Lee Borden, a lawyer and divorce mediator in Birmingham,
Alabama.
Divorce Mediation - What
is it?
An article which shows how mediation can be used in separations and divorces, by
Lee Borden, a lawyer and divorce mediator in Birmingham, Alabama.
Divorce Roller-Coaster
In "Divorce: Things to Consider", Michael Scott likens divorce (and separation) to a roller-coaster ride and talks about the stages of divorce (and separation), the children, the extended family and the blended families.
Divorceinfo.com
Information on separation and divorce issues compiled by Lee Borden, a
divorce lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama.
Divorcesource.com
Divorcesource.com is a web site that discusses the alternatives to the
bitter separation and divorce, and talks about how to have a better separation
and divorce for the sake of the children.
Domestic Abuse and
Family Mediation
This article entitled "What if There Has Been Domestic Violence?"
talks about the suitability of mediation in family disputes involving
separation, custody, access, divorce and other family law issues when there has
been domestic violence, domestic abuse or an abusive relationship. The article
also stresses the importance of having a mediator who has special training in
domestic violence issues and who is able to conduct the proper screening to see
if the case is appropriate for mediation.
Effects
of Divorce
An article by a psychologist entitled "Psychological and Emotional Aspects
of Divorce", showing the effects of divorce and separation on adults and
children.
Facing
Divorce
An excellent article from Divorce Mediation Services dealing with "Why Me?", "Can the Marriage be Saved?"
and "No Fault Divorce".
Family Mediation -
Linton
In her article "Celebrating Family Mediation," Toronto family mediator Hilary
Linton highlights why mediation is a useful tool for almost all separating
couples.
Getting Ready to
Negotiate - Part 1
An article by Lois Gold which focuses on preparing yourself to be at your
best as a negotiator with your spouse or your former spouse.
Getting Ready to
Negotiate - Part 2
This second article by Lois Gold, entitled "Accessing Your Resources as
a Negotiator," focuses on recognizing different negotiating styles and
accessing your resources as a negotiator.
Happy Divorce - McLean's
"The Happy Divorce", an article written by Nora Underwood which appeared in the January 21, 2002 issue of McLean's magazine, describes the use of mediation and collaborative law when couples separate and divorce.
Help
Children with Divorce
Article by a psychologist entitled "What Parents Can Do to Help Children with Divorce", which offers suggestions for
what parents can do to support their children's comfort and adjustment to the
separation and divorce.
How
to Divorce as Friends
Information from Bill Ferguson, a former divorce attorney from Houston, Texas
who has been featured on Oprah.
How
to
Hasten
Healing
An
essay
by
Ed
Sherman
on
the
emotional
aspects
of
separation.
Jill's Message
In this "Message from Jill" there is some advice for parents who
are going through a separation or divorce, written by 14 year old Jill.
Kids and
Divorce - Becker
An article entitled "Helping Kids Through Divorce" by Michael Becker.
Kids' Guide to
Separation
"A Kids' Guide to Separation and Divorce" provides information for children aged
5 to 12 about separation and divorce, courtesy of the Ministry of the Attorney
General for British Columbia.
Lawyers -
Learn to Love Family Mediation
"How Family Law Practitioners Can Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Mediation," by
Jane Morley, examines some of the negative statements that family law lawyers
make about mediation and suggests roles for family law lawyers in the mediation
process.
Lawyers - Mediation -
Pickell
"Mediation: What's in it for Lawyers," by Norman Pickell, highlights the
advantages for lawyers of using mediation.
Legal Separation - B.C.
"How do I know if I am legally separated?" provides information on marital separation, courtesy of the B.C. Attorney General.
Litigation, Mediation, Separation and Divorce
"Litigation, Mediation and the Psychology of Divorce," by Sam Margulies and Anya Luchow, which was published in The Journal of Psychiatry and Law, describes the adversarial legal system which has been the forum of choice in the past, and compares it to mediation, the alternative designed for the majority of couples who will ultimately resolve their separation and divorce through negotiated settlement.
Marriage
Mediation
Marriage mediation (also known as marital mediation) is designed to help couples
who are having problems in their marriage reach an agreement that addresses the
issues which are causing the problems, thereby saving the couple from possibly
separating and divorcing.
Mediation
More information on how mediation can be helpful in separation cases, on how
to prepare for mediation and on how to find a mediator.
Mediation - One Option
Mediation is an option for separating and divorcing couples wanting to reach an agreement about such issues as custody, access, support and the division of property.
Mediation Compared to Negotiations or Court
In his article entitled "In Family Law, How is Mediation Different from a Settlement Meeting?" Norman Pickell describes some of the advantages of using mediation in family law cases instead of settlement meetings (negotiations) or going to court.
Mediation for My
Divorce
An article entitled "Would I Prefer Mediation for My Divorce?" by
Rachel Fishman Green.
Mediator Neutrality - Green
In her article "Mediator Neutrality: How is it Possible?" Rachel Fishman Green points out how neutrality is one of the valuable and powerful tools that a mediator has in a family law case.
My
Life as a Game Piece
Kids talk about their experiences with parents' divorce.
Myths and
Misconceptions - Mediation - Pandolfi
"Debunking Mediation Myths," by Silvia Pandolfi, deals with 10 of the myths and
misconceptions which discourage some couples from choosing mediation when
separating and divorcing.
Pain of
Post-Divorce Parenting
This article entitled "The Pain of Post-Divorce Parenting," by
Michele Bloomquist gives some tips for raising happy, stable children after the
separation.
Parent Guidelines
Guidelines to assist parents to help their children cope with divorce and separation.
Parenting After Divorce and Separation - Canada
Information for parents from Canada's Department of Justice on parenting after separation and divorce.
Parents
and Children - UK
"Parents and Children" is a leaflet published by the Lord
Chancellor's Department of the United Kingdom which provides information and
guidance to parents who want to make it easier for their children to cope with
separation and divorce.
Parents of Divorcing or
Separating Children
This article entitled "Twenty Five Tips for Parents Whose Children are
Getting a Divorce" by Laura Johnson provides do's, don'ts and tips for parents of divorcing or
separating children.
Reducing Impact of Separation on Children
"Divorce: Reducing the Impact on Children," by Sam Margulies, gives parents ideas on how they can reduce the impact of their separation and divorce on their children.
Separation Adjustment - CMHA
If you are going through a separation, the Canadian Mental Health Association
provides suggestions for coping skills.
Separation and Divorce -
for Children and Teens
If your parents are splitting up, here is some information from the United
Kingdom to help you understand what is happening and the changes in your family;
there is separate information for 5 to 8 year olds, for 8 to 13 year olds and
for those 14 and older.
Split-Up.com
A
site
which
helps
people
deal
with
legal,
financial
and
life
decisions
around
separation
and
divorce.
Teen Guide to
Parental Separation and Divorce
"A Teen Guide to Parental Separation and Divorce" provides information for
preteens and teens about separation and divorce, courtesy of the Ministry of the
Attorney General for British Columbia.
Telling Your
Children - Saposnek
In his article entitled "What Should We Tell the Children?" psychologist Dr.
Donald Saposnek provides tips on how and when to tell your children about your
separation and divorce.
Turn Down the Volume
An article setting out options, including mediation, when a marriage ends.
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