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CALIFORNIA DIVORCE MEDIATION IN THE
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, SANTA CLARITA VALLEY & SANTA MONICA

ARTICLES FROM THE CENTER FOR COOPERATIVE DIVORCE

ARTICLE OF THE MONTH

THE THERAPIST-MEDIATOR

We may define therapy as a search for value.
~ Abraham Mazlow

MAKING MEDIATION WORK

• Cooperative Divorce
  An introduction to the mediation process at the Center for Cooperative Divorce.
• Seperate Attorneys Have a Role in Mediated Divorce
  A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.
• Team Mediation in Divorce
  Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.
• Divorce Without Court
  Law: the only game where the best players get to sit on the bench.
• Divorce Mediation - Consensus or Compromise
  What we call reality is an agreement that people have arrived at to make life more livable.
• Fair Play and the Divorce Game
  I know the world isn’t fair, but why isn’t it ever unfair in my favor?
• Can Divorce Produce Winners?
  The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.
• Inviting Your Spouse To Mediation
  Enhance the potential environment for mediation.
• Divorce: The Final Solution
  Creating a positive attitude in negotiations.
• Halloween And The Art Of Divorce
  Tips on negotiation techniques.
• What are little mediators made of?
  Choosing the right mediation team.
• Independence? Or Just a bunch of Firecrackers?
  When it's time for the experts.
• Marital Settlement Agreement
  How settlements ease the divorce process.
• The ABCs of Divorce Communication
  Simple tools to improve communication between spouses and ex-spouses.
• Cooperation - The Key To Successful Mediation
  Overcoming the “natural enemies” of a lasting agreement.
• Were Getting Divorced - Should We Separate?
  How the date of separation can impact the final divorce judgment.
• Prepare! Prepare! Prepare!
  Helping a couple prepare for mediation.
• Mediators Relating in Divorce Mediation
  Who are the Center for Cooperative Divorce’s mediators?
• Fistful of Divorce Dollars
  Reducing the cost of divorce by choosing mediation.
  

THE CHILDREN OF DIVORCE

• The Voices Of Children In A Divorce
  Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate.
• Who's best interest is it anyway?
  ...in serving the best interests of children, we serve the best interests of all humanity.
• Telling Children You’re Getting Divorced
  What are the guidelines for letting your youngest know about the divorce?
• Parallel Parenting
  Parenting at the same time is not the same as parenting together.
• The Parenting Plan and the Young Child
  What young children of divorce need – and what they don’t.
• Don't Divorce The Children
  Does divorce traumatize children? The answer depends on two factors.
• Best Interest Of The Children
  Is there a standard that defines best interest of the child?
• How Do you Develop a Parenting Plan?
  Tools for creating a child custody agreement.
• The Parenting Plan and the Teenager
  Addressing needs for adult children in divorce.
• Parenting Plans and Adult Children in Divorce
  The young adult’s transition to independent living.
• Summer Time - Vacation and Visitation
  Tools for planning vacation time with children and each parent.
• Divorce and Holidays - Don't Fowl Out
  Respecting old traditions and writing new ones for family holidays.
  

• Divorce and Retirement Planning
  The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income.
• The Inside Story On Child Support - Part 1
  Child Support: Why is it necessary? What is it for?
• The Inside Story On Child Support - Part 2
  Child Support: Why is it necessary? What is it for?
• The Marriage Contract
  Marriage creates legal rights and obligations.
• Taming The Green Monster In Divorce
  Can One Household Budget Support Two Households?
• Taximony!
  How the Government Shares in Your Divorce (Tax tips for divorcing couples)
• Sailing Separate Property through the Community Sea
  What is separate property and how is it managed?
• The Mysterious World Of Spousal Support
  Alimony – How much? How long? To who?
• California Community Property
  A brief overview of the California law regarding property rights in a divorce.
• War and Piece - Settling Finances in Divorce
  A considered approach to making practical financial decisions in a divorce.
  

• Living with your Ex
  Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
• Marriage and Divorce Rumors - Are They True?
  A plausible rumor seems a lot more believable than the truth itself.
• Divorce: The Prequel (Legal Seperation)
  The marriage didn't work out but the separation is great.
• Should I Be Careful Of What I Say?
  If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees.
• Movin' On
  When you keep moving forward you don’t get stuck.
• Divorce and The Fork In The Road
  The day you decide to divorce. It's in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.
• Divorce and the Color RED
  When anger rises, think of the consequences.
• To Divorce or Not To Divorce
  How do I know if I’m ready for a divorce?
• Divorce Advice: Tell Me What To Do
  Should I listen to others and how should I use their information?
• In Divorce, it's Better To Pace Than Race
  Do not be in a hurry to tie what you cannot untie.
• Movin' On
  When you keep moving forward you don’t get stuck.
• Restructuring the Post-divorce Relationship
  Getting past the emotional barriers
• Dissolution – Resolution
  A positive mindset leads to positive results.
• Man, Woman, Divorce, Recovery
  The differing impact of divorce on men and women.
• Attitude - Good Or Bad - Does It Matter In Divorce?
  A brief look at how emotions and attitudes can impact divorce and its aftermath.
• Navigating the Murky Waters of Divorce
  Helping to manage feelings during divorce negotiations.
• Post Divorce - Getting Unstuck
  Thoughts on resolving the emotional divorce after the physical divorce is final.
• Think twice, Act Once and don't second guess
  Apply yourself. Get all the education you can, but then, by God, do something. Don't just stand there, make it happen.
  
  

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