Arizona Divorce Mediator

A Recent Review From A Satisfied Divorce Mediation Participant

June 13, 2011 by admin

If you are unsure if mediation is right for you, it is often helpful to hear what someone who has been through the process has to say about it. Below is a review from one of my recent mediation participants, “Richard G.,” who used mediation to quickly, inexpensively and amicably resolve a divorce involving minor …

What Happens in an Arizona Divorce Mediation: Step By Step (Part One)

February 21, 2011 by admin

This Article is part of a two part series describing the process when I mediate a divorce matter in Arizona. The process is similar for other mediated family law cases where documents need to be filed with the Court. The filing fees will be different depending on the type of matter. Where filing documents with the Court is …

Arizona Divorce Process or Mediation

January 7, 2011 by admin

You are experiencing conflict, and you do not know what to do about it, so you do nothing. It is common and all too easy to acclimate to bad conditions – so much so that you forget what it is like to live a joyful life free of conflict. It takes no thought or effort to get used to a bad situation. It is like the proverbial …

The Family Law Mediation Process In Arizona Explained

October 2, 2010 by admin

When you use Simmons & Gottfried, PLLC to mediate your dissolution or paternity action, the sequence of events is normally as follows: 1. The two parties can come in for a complimentary consultation. They can ask any questions they have about the process and select a mutually agreeable mediation appointment. …

Minimize Negative Effects of Divorce on Your Children in Arizona

June 27, 2010 by admin

There have been a number of studies on the effects of divorce on children. Divorce has been found to be “an intensely stressful experience for all children.” [1] Children often are frightened, confused and feel a loss of control and security. [2] The amount of parental conflict during and after a divorce is the …