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 demographic is divorce and 2.1 percent is separated. Cited reasons for this trend include the …
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A Recent Review of Family Law Mediation in Arizona
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 has to set foot in a courtroom. Mediation is successful most of the time; even spouses …
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A Happy Divorce
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 the rise of amicable divorces. Ms. Dana profiles one ex-couple who describe their divorce …
Divorce Mediation Arizona – Choose Your Own Slogan
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 of years: conflict = lawyers = litigation. Because we live in a world of two minute sound …
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Are There Different types of Mediation in AZ?
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 settlements. This style is preferred by mediation …
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