Glen’s Mediation Blog
Enjoy Fun in the Sun, not Divorce Court: Are You Locked in?
Mediation Pitfalls: Getting “Locked-In” One of the hardest things to handle in divorces is getting “locked-in.” Locked-in means you are stuck in one position. There is only the problem and your solution is the only possible solution.https://www.sdcba.org/?pg=FTR-Nov-2017-4 While that is possible, it is quite unlikely. Often your ex-to-be feels the same way and that sets…
Read MoreMediation for Dads (and Moms and Kids)
Why Mediation Works When folks are getting divorced, or trying to figure out custody (if you’ve never been married), divorce mediation is often less expensive, and better than court fights with attorneys. Do you really want to spend your summer dreading a costly court battle? Why not try divorce mediation or child custody mediation first?…
Read MoreOptions With Divorce Mediation
What Are Your Options in Divorce Mediation? The first option in divorce mediation and child custody mediation is using it in the first place.https://www.findlaw.com/family/divorce/your-comprehensive-guide-to-divorce-options.html Most often, folks think about using attorneys. I use them all the time, but mainly for checking documents and understanding laws, highly technical assets division and rarely if rarely mediation doesn’t…
Read MoreWhat Is My Free Introductory Divorce Mediation Session Like?
Divorce Mediation Is Divorce an Easier Way What is my free divorce mediation session like? You get a chance to be together and talk about what you want for your divorce Settlement. If it’s hard to be together in the same room, you can be in separate room, on Zoom, or even Zoom in separate…
Read MoreWhat is Fair in Divorces, Divorce Mediation and Child Custody?
When you’re getting divorced and you want to discuss divorce mediation or child custody but want to spend time with your kids, what is fair? You can go to court and the judge decides what is fair and you might end up with less time with your kidshttps://hellodivorce.com/ready-for-divorce/how-to-determine-what-is-fair-in-your-divorce. Or you can go to mediation and…
Read MoreMediation is the Answer
Mediation is the Answer. What was the question? The question is, “What is the best way to get divorced?” In most cases it is to try mediation first. Why mediation? It is cheaper than 2 attorneys fighting it out in court, plus mediation means that you, not the courts, decide what is best for your…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Problems: Sorting Them Out
Divorce or Separation got you down? Try Divorce Mediation. Bickford Mediation Can Help Evaluate Your Best Solution Divorce is tough. Trying to do it yourself is even tougher. You download the blank form and it is many pages long. What is physical custody? What is legal custody? how specific does the parenting schedule need to…
Read More4th of July Divorce Mediation Post: Why Mediation is helpful.
Fun in Summer with Your Kids after Mediation Why is mediation helpful? Why is mediation with me helpful? Bickford Mediation was named one of the Twin Cities metro best mediators this summer. I just https://kevsbest.com/best-mediators-in-minneapolis-mn/ Check it out! Why choose Glen Bickford? I have been mediating in churches and for couples for over 20 years.…
Read MoreFun after Mediation. Divorce Mediation is Better.
How Divorce Mediation Can Make Your Life More Fun: 3 Reasons Why do people try divorce mediation instead of simply going to court? Expense Divorce with each of you having an attorney gets very expensive very quickly. Attorneys ask for retainers (up front money) of $3000 to $10,000 or more. That’s just the beginning! If…
Read MoreWhat is Fairness In Divorce Mediation and Child Custody Mediation? As a mediator, I often get asked the question: What is fair in divorce mediation? What is fair in child custody mediation? The simple answer is this: it’s whatever you decide. There is an incredible range of things the judge or referee will think is…
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