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How Communication Skills Can Make or Break Your Mediation Process
Ever heard the saying ‘communication is key’? In the realm of mediation, this couldn’t be more true. Your ability to communicate effectively can greatly determine
Parenting Plans in Divorce Mediation
Divorce can be a tumultuous time, but your children’s welfare remains steady as your top priority. As you navigate these choppy waters, creating a parenting
Navigating the Division of Assets in Mediation
You might think that navigating the division of assets during a divorce is an insurmountable task. It can certainly seem overwhelming, but with the right
Mediation: Good Enough for Royalty, Good Enough for You
In exploring, and introducing, the concept of mediation to those unfamiliar, I would suggest logging on to Netflix and taking a look at the acclaimed
A Mediators Rant on Israel Palestine
Author: Don Schapira, Q.Med. Since the outset of the latest flare up in the occupied territories, I have been repeatedly asked for my opinion on
Best Interests of the Child: Changes to the Divorce Act
As with any living document, The Federal Divorce Act is undergoing additional changes this year. While these changes were delayed from July 2020 due to
Love, Actually… Communication is Key
Author: Don Schapira, Q.Med Spoiler Alerts for the movie Love Actually… ‘Tis the season to question what the greatest Hollywood contributions are to the holidays.
Financial Well-being During Covid-19
Author: Jesse Richards Financial well-being is not just living on a budget, it’s about being prepared for the situations that can and will arise throughout
Your Relationship – Fix, Endure or Leave
Author: Lisa McCallum, Divorce Specialist, Vlogger, Speaker, Author I never even considered the option of divorce. The only option in my mind was to fix
The Changing Face of Mediation
Author: Don Schapira, Q.Med One of our greatest strengths is adapting to changing times. After 9/11, the way we traveled was altered forever. Long hours
Creating Your Parenting Plan – A Guide
Author: Don Schapira, Q.Med. Creating a Parenting Plan One of the most difficult aspects of separation and divorce is coming to agreement on a parenting
Separation and Divorce During COVID-19: Using Goals to get there
With the new normal we are experiencing with COVID 19 many of us are not sure what our future looks like. Throw separation & divorce
Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Liz Borger, Q.Med, MBA You and your co-parent have invested a lot of time creating a parenting plan for your child(ren). It lists everything
Online Dispute Resolution: Finding Calm in the Midst of a Storm
Author: Kairistie Walker, Q.Med Whether meeting face to face cannot happen due to geography, cost, streamlining an overloaded system, or a pandemic, whatever the reason,
A Fresh Start Guide: Leading Difficult Conversations
Overcoming difficult conversations during a time of stress is a process that can be learned. Being able to plan and prepare accordingly, will help alleviate
