Category: Family

In this online discussion, Colin Rule interviews Peter Salem and Kelly Browe Olson about their new book Family Dispute Resolution:...

You’ve figured out custody and support agreements, and you’re finding your stride in a new routine.  Then, life throws a curveball.  Whether...

Partnership aims to transform access to family law dispute resolution for underserved communities NEW YORK -- The American Arbitration Association...

Although most of my work in conflict management has been in organizational settings, every now and then I have found...

In the realm of family law, Michigan, like many other states, grapples with the delicate balance between protecting parental rights...

Misunderstandings and assumptions about what another person means, or what the word they use means, can really fuel conflicts. I’ve...

There are so many ways that a mediator can bring value to spouses that are separating or divorcing but I...

"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming," wrote Pablo  Neruda. This evocative metaphor captures...

Book available here from Oxford University Press In 2004, Jay Folberg, Peter Salem and Ann Milne edited and published the...

Imagine a complex culinary creation – a dish bursting with flavor, requiring a symphony of ingredients to come together perfectly....

AFCC is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Altman as its next executive director. Bryan joins AFCC following a...

This video is from Jim Melamed's 15-hour "Mediating Divorce Agreement" course available at Mediate.com University. Mediating Divorce Agreement with Jim...

I’m a prenup attorney and mediator. After a long law career that included divorce, estate planning, tax law, and other...

The pregnancy was unplanned. An extra surprise: You didn't intend to have a baby with this person — ever —...

Sometimes when I am working with couples in conflict, I think, “Oh, they care about each other so much, it’s...

Three organizations of conflict practitioners are announcing the launch of a singularly remarkable project to support family mediators in Ukraine....

A lawyer's input in custody mediation can help you secure an agreement that is fair and in the best interest...

Educating the next generation about conflict resolution skills--early in life--is essential on many levels. Personal happiness, strong friendships and relationships,...

Being a parent changes many things!  For me,  my conflict style was one of those. On the Style Matters inventory, my highest...

Divorcing parents often forget to decide how they’ll pay for a child’s higher education. If they separate while their child...

 The first mediation meeting primarily revolves around getting to know your clients, and the clients getting to know you. It...

Tragic stories about child custody disputes are frequently in the news cycle. Whether it's parental kidnapping or even more extreme...

It is an undisputed fact that one can compose a dissertation on workplace sexual harassment mediation and fail to give...

Reprinted from Tammy Lenski's blog and from Coca-Cola's newsletter. The holidays can be a cheerful time — with plenty of...

Do holiday family gatherings cause you stress and anxiety? You are not alone. What happens when we suddenly have all...

We all have idealized images of the holiday season–perfect gifts and the warm glow of togetherness. But the gap between...

Separating and divorcing parents spend much time worrying.  They worry about how and when they will separate; they worry if...

A Strategic Partnership for Mediators As professional mediators, you understand that the complexities of divorce extend beyond emotional and legal...

Most divorcing couples come to the table knowing that division of assets, time with children, and money are all areas...

January is known as “Divorce Month” because couples who have decided to divorce during the last quarter of the year often wait...