Ben’s Blog

Mediator Blog Helping Family Communication and Family Conflict Resolution

Ben Stich provides family and divorce mediation in Natick, MA and virtually through online video conferencing.

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How to Get an Uncontested Divorce in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts an uncontested divorce is called a no-fault 1A…
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What Is Family Law Mediation?

A family law mediator is a third party impartial facilitator…
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How to Divorce Online During Covid-19: Free Online Mediation Checklist

Resolving divorce and family conflicts are more important now…
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Move Ahead with your Divorce During COVID-19: Zoom Remote Divorce Mediation

Email from divorce mediation client: “Ben, looks like we will…
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Divorce with Children – An Interview with Ben Stich

I was honored to be interviewed by Natalie Armstrong from the…
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How Custody Works in Massachusetts

The word "custody" conjures ugly divisive images for many people.…
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Getting Divorced in Massachusetts with Dignity: Mediation and Collaborative Law

I am excited to share a webinar certified divorce financial…
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The Good Men Project

The Good Men Project is a community of 21st century thought…
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Your Kids and Divorce: Mediating a Child-First Divorce

What do kids and divorce negotiations have to do with one another? A…
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What is a Mediator? Mediation Questions Answered on the Inside Divorce Podcast

I had a blast recently being interviewed by divorce attorney Cynthia…
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How to Divorce in Massachusetts Using Mediation: An Interview on WCRN

I had the great fortune to be interviewed by Attorney Allen Margulis…
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Mediators Can Help HIGH Conflict: Fact or Fiction?

People tell me "I want to refer someone to you but they are really…