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Why You Should Go to Court When You Get Divorced

Why You Should Go to Court When You Get Divorced Glen Bickford, Minnesota Qualified Neutral and Divorce Mediator Many people are relieved to get an attorney. It means they don’t have to do as much work. After all, an attorney works out the agreement for you. She or he fights for your rights so you…

Why Don’t More People Try Mediation?

Why Don’t More People Try Mediation? By Glen Bickford, Minnesota Qualified Neutral and Mediator Why don’t more people try mediation? Mediation has been shown to be a cost effective, time effective means of settling disputes. Results are long lasting and parties have a greater “buy-in”-people follow through with their own settlement more than when judges…

Divorce, Emotions and Mediation

Divorce, Emotions and Mediation Glen Bickford, Qualified Neutral and Mediator Separation is a tough time. Emotions are generally high for both people. Some couples try to stay in the same household in different parts of the house or if there are kids, by “nesting” i.e. getting an apartment with parents moving back and forth while…

Barriers to Mediation

.Mediation has been shown to be a cost effective, time effective means of settling disputes. Results are long lasting and parties have a greater “buy-in,” a desire to follow through with the agreement, than with using a judge, the traditional way cases are settled. Here in the Midwest lawyer led settlement conferences and litigation still…

Frequently Asked Questions about Child Custody Mediation

What is Child Custody Mediation? Child custody mediation allows parents to have a sense of control of their decision making and feel positive about what happens to their children following the separation or divorce. The more common or better known method of resolving custody disputes is known as litigation, which involves turning the decisions relating…

Paths to Divorce Mediation Resolution

Three Paths, Three Results Path 1- Retain (Hire) Attorneys Attorneys charge $200-$500/hour per person and they require $3,000-$5,000 up front from a client to begin. Attorneys then argue back and forth, and occasionally come to an agreement. If no agreement is reached, most courts require mediation before a trial. At this point, mediation with attorneys…

Mediation and Hormones: Mediation and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

The mediation industry is affected by hormones. No, not the hormones you’re thinking of: the hormones we get when the seasons change. In the late winter most people get testy from lack of exercise and sunshine. They’re prone to argue and that’s why most church fights take place in late winter and I get church…

Psychology and Mediation

Mediation is best done by someone with knowledge of psychology. The difference between negotiation and mediation can be described as a difference in psychological outlook. In negotiation, most often one is out to get the best deal one can get and many people are willing to be as zealous advocates for themselves as possible in…

Mediating Child Custody Issues.

I just got a call this morning from a Dad (often Moms as well) about his ex. It seems that the ex is, according to the caller, totally ignoring the parenting court order at times, and “finding loopholes” the rest of the time. This is a common problem, but seldom with an easy solution. One…

Christmas and Conflict II

Christmas and Conflict II There are awful things about conflict during the holidays, but there are many potential benefits, if you can take advantage of the season. Both parents can have fun with the kids during break, instead of one parent being the school parent and the other being the “Disney” parent. But what can…