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Learn How to Work with a Jerk!
Our Parent Education Seminars go beyond the basics required in Virginia State Code 16.1-278.15 so you can learn how to “work with a jerk”.
Say It, Don’t Send It
By engaging in the direct, facilitated communication of joint mediation sessions, divorcing parties save time and money, avoiding delays and misunderstandings.
Overcoming Fear of Rejection in Negotiations
To minimize the fear of rejection, make your settlement offer directly to the other person in a joint mediation session.
Make A “Multiple Equivalent Simultaneous Offer (MESO)”
To reduce the chances of your spouse rejecting your offer of settlement, make multiple equivalent simultaneous offers (MESO), giving them clear alternative choices.
How to Begin Marital Separation, Negotiations and Divorce
Three things not to do, and what to do instead, when beginning the process of separating from or divorcing a spouse
Divorce Judge’s Quote in a Child Custody Case
Nearly always child custody presents a most serious and trying problem. The true rule and proper test should be ‘What is best for the child?’
Why and How to Keep Your Lawyer in the Loop at Minimum Cost and Still Get Good Advice
1. Lawyer Ethics impose total responsibility on the lawyer for your court case. Even if suit has not been filed, most lawyers will feel that same responsibility once you hire them. Thus, when you choose to stay in control of your case using the mediation process, many...
Our Parent Education Seminars Are Different!
Our Parent Education Seminars cover the subjects required by Virginia Code Section 16.1-278.15 and Va. Code Section 20-103, in addition to other topics.
QR: The Quieting Reflex®
Practice this 6 second Quieting Reflex technique many times a day to develop a stress reducing habit.
Consulting a Divorce Lawyer: A Client’s Bill of Rights
Use Counseled Mediation if I ask for it Focus on facts, finances, funds, feasibility, fairness & future Inform me promptly of what to expect and status Send me copies of everything Send me a monthly detailed bill Respect me & my right to decide Be honest &...