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Divorce and the Over 50 Set

Posted on October 9, 2013 by admin

On September 20, 2013, the New York Times printed an article entitled: “Divorce After 50 Grows More Common.”  The article reveals that the divorce rate for Americans age 50 or older has doubled since 1990.  Now, 15.4 percent of that … Continue reading →

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A Recent Review of Family Law Mediation in Arizona

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Mediation is a way to minimize the pain, anxiety and cost associated with a litigated divorce (or other family law matters).  The mediator works with the parties to reach an agreement out of Court.  With a full agreement, neither party … Continue reading →

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A Happy Divorce

Posted on June 14, 2012 by admin

Divorce can be one of the most stressful, upsetting events in a person’s life.  But, does it have to be? A February 13, 2012 Newsweek Article entitled:  “Divorce Parties on the Rise as Divorce Becomes Acceptable” by Rebecca Dana discusses … Continue reading →

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Divorce Mediation Arizona – Choose Your Own Slogan

Posted on August 20, 2011 by admin

I am convinced that, if more people knew about mediation and its benefits, more people would use it as an alternative to litigation or ongoing conflict. My challenge has been overcoming the paradigm that has been in place for hundreds … Continue reading →

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Are There Different types of Mediation in AZ?

Posted on November 27, 2010 by admin

Different mediators in Arizona employ different styles of mediation. The most well known in the divorce mediation process is called “facilitative.” This means the mediator guides parties toward their own solutions. The mediator helps the parties develop and analyze possible … Continue reading →

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Is Mediation In Arizona Confidential?

Posted on June 21, 2009 by admin

One of the benefits of Arizona mediation is that the documents, communications and acts in mediation are confidential.  Mediation confidentiality is protected by Arizona law.  The applicable law is located at Arizona Revised Statute section § 12-2238.  Further, all participants … Continue reading →

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How Do Property and Assets Get Divided In An Arizona Divorce Mediation? – Mediation Divorce Arizona

Posted on June 14, 2009 by admin

When couples accrue property during the Arizona marriage in any way other than gift or inheritance(community property), they need an effective manner to divide that property during the divorce.   Arizona law requires an “equitable” (near equal) division of community property.  … Continue reading →

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How Do I Get The Other Party To Try Mediation?

Posted on June 6, 2009 by admin

You have decided that mediation is the best route to resolve your dispute.  Now what?  All parties to a dispute must agree to mediate, as it is a voluntary process.  Therefore, your goal is now to convince the other party … Continue reading →

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Arizona Mediation Resume – Alona M. Gottfried

Posted on June 5, 2009 by admin

Alona M. Gottfried Simmons & Gottfried, PLLC a Professional Limited Liability Company 8160 E. Butherus Dr., Suite #7 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Telephone (480) 998-1500   Facsimile (480) 998-6074 Alona@SGLawAZ.com AREAS OF PRACTICE Alternative Dispute Resolution:  Mediation, facilitation, collaborative divorce law, training, … Continue reading →

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