Have you ever received a message from your co-parent that infuriated you? That was disrespectful and uncalled for? In those moments have you replied by text or email out of anger? A response that also was disrespectful and uncalled for? Be honest, have you ever hit “send” and later regretted it? Of course you have! […]
“Respectful divorce.” Unconventional phrasing for many ears. We hear about ugly and disrespectful divorces all the time in our society. In the news (think Brad Pitt and Angela Jolie). At work. In the neighborhood. Perhaps in your own family. Sadly, with disrespect comes conflict. A disrespectful divorce can be costly on so many levels: Financially […]
There are two ways to get divorced in Massachusetts that are important to understand for anyone wanting to know how to get a Massachusetts divorce. Uncontested DivorceAn uncontested divorce in Massachusetts is called a 1A Divorce. The two spouses will make all their decisions about their divorce – financial and parenting – and submit their […]
Next to the loss of a loved one it is said that divorce is arguably the most stressful experience one can have. It is important that you pick a divorce mediator who can guide you through the complex divorce process in Massachusetts. Trust, comfort, and confidence in your divorce mediator is essential. Trust in their […]
In Massachusetts an uncontested divorce is called a no-fault 1A divorce. In a 1A the couple jointly petitions the court to review and approve their separation agreement, which is the divorce agreement (a confusing misnomer for those already separated). The couple will have already come to agreement on all terms of their divorce, including the division of […]
A family law mediator is a third party impartial facilitator who helps families resolve their disputes without lengthy and costly litigation. Consider these questions: Are you hoping to get a divorce without spending more money than you need to0? Do you have conflict with your siblings about your parents’ end-of-life care? Are you embroiled in […]
Resolving divorce and family conflicts are more important now than ever during Covid-19. Thankfully, we live in an age of sophisticated technology. Zoom online mediation brings the mediation room to you! I have provided virtual remote mediation for many years to accommodate clients living in different locations. And I have learned a lot about what […]
Email from divorce mediation client: “Ben, looks like we will have to postpone our divorce mediation with the Coronavirus and everything going on. We’ll be in touch.” In the last week during the Covid-19 stay-at-home orders I received multiple emails just like this one. Zoom to the Rescue! I am happy to report that family […]
I was honored to be interviewed by Natalie Armstrong from the Marketing Resolution YouTube Channel on Tuesday from among the many stellar divorce and family mediators she knows. The interview was fun, brief, and hopefully informative for viewers interested in learning about family and divorce mediation. Check it out! Divorcing with Children: An Interview with Divorce […]
The word “custody” conjures ugly divisive images for many people. This post will clarify how child custody works in Massachusetts. Two Types of Custody In Massachusetts there is legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody involves a parent’s legal right to making decisions for their child. Physical custody relates to time the child lives with […]