How the Pandemic Has Changed Divorce
COVID-19 has altered the landscape in terms of court and mediation appearances. "Many jurisdictions are now operating remotely and are offering virtual hearings. Among mediators, virtual sessions have become the norm," says attorney Dorit Goikhman, founder of Off the Record...
What are the traits of great mediators?
The mediator you choose will drastically affect your mediation experience. In addition to training, great reviews, and expertise, here are a few traits to look for in a mediator.
Compassionate Listeners. Great mediators are...Featured on Fatherly.com: Is Trial Separation Just a Divorce Dress Rehearsal?
By Adam Bulger
How do You Set up a Trial Separation?Trial separations don’t require lawyers. Attorney and founder of California-based mediation firm Off the Record Mediation Services Dorit Goikhman notes that many family court litigants are self-represented. “Courts and legal service agencies often have free or...
Featured on Parade.com: The Pros and Cons of a Prenup, How to Talk to Your Partner About Wanting One—And WTF Is a COVID-Prenup?
By: NICOLE PAJER
When we hear about prenuptial agreements, we often think of A-list marriages, like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s $400 million agreement or Jay-Z and Beyonce’s $5 million per kid clause. Newly married former Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder also has openly discussed getting a pre-nup with her now-husband Beau Clark. But celebs aren’t the only ones...
How Early Neutral Evaluation Can Save You Thousands
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a process by which both parties to a lawsuit engage an expert who assesses the likely or probable outcomes of their case. Some people may refer to Early Neutral Evaluation as Early Neutral Assessment.
Six De-escalation Techniques
Become a problem solver. These six transformative techniques can change your life by changing the way you interact with and understand others.
Divorce Mediation Issue Checklist
This issue checklist is for family law attorneys, mediators, and parties currently going divorce or separation. Does your settlement agreement address all relevant issues?
An Unspoken Benefit of Mediation: Protecting Your Professional Reputation in a Divorce
Fortunes are made and lost in discovery.
Made by lawyers. Lost by the litigants.
What is “Discovery”?
Discovery is the formal process by which the parties to litigation obtain information with the ultimate goal of trying their case.
Can my attorney participate in mediation?
One of the great aspects of mediation is that you can structure it however you want. If the parties want to allow attorneys into mediation, they can. If they prefer to keep attorneys out, they can do that too.
Attorneys can be helpful in mediation, because they...
Should I consult an attorney prior to mediation?
In short, the answer is YES.
While our mediators are attorneys with expertise in the area of law at issue, you must remember that mediators are neutral parties that cannot favor you over the opposing party or vice versa.
A good mediator should...