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Emotions and Mediation
Emotions and Mediation How do your emotions affect the mediation process? Very much. But all too often they are left out of the mediation process. They are ignored. They are discounted. They are despised. Worse yet, they are elevated to the point where they are the only thing that matters. Emotions and mediation. Emotions in…
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Comparing Family Mediation Services: All Family Mediation Services Are Not Equal When people ask me what I do, and I tell them I do Minneapolis Divorce Mediation or St. Paul Divorce Mediation, people often ask me “Are you an attorney?” The answer is “No.” And that’s in many ways a good thing. You don’t have…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Made Simple
Divorce Mediation can be as difficult as anything you can imagine, but Divorce Mediation can be easier than anything you ever expected. It depends, to a large extent, on the Divorce Mediator you choose and the attorney you choose (if you have one- you don’t always need to). Ideally, if you and your ex are…
Read MoreMinneapolis Divorce Mediation
What do you look for in a divorce professional? There are many, many folks who have Minneapolis divorce mediation services, or Saint Paul divorce mediation services, for that matter. Many are attorneys who have realized that the grind of court litigation is tough on them and their clients. Some attorneys understand most folks aren’t willing to pay…
Read MoreMore Barriers to Mediation: Why You Might Choose a “Non-Attorney” to be Your Mediator
More Barriers to Mediation: Why You Might Choose a “Non-Attorney” to be Your Mediator By Glen Bickford, Minnesota Qualified Neutral and Trained Mediator In MN, the vast majority of mediators are attorneys. But are attorneys always the best mediators? I would argue no, though for certain cases they are a must. And before signing a…
Read MoreChristmas 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…
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