The Divorce Mediation Handbook

A FriAndlier and Less Expensive Divorce Clients arriving in your office are usually confused about whatmediation means, their legal rights, and how it's all going to besorted out. You spAnd a good deal of your time just trying toeducate them enough to proceed. The Divorce Mediation Handbook does much of this work for you. Itexplains the mediation procedure and reassures your clients thatthey can indeed work out their divorce in a reasonable and civilmanner in mediation. It also gives them a great deal of informationabout * how children respond to divorce * how property issues are addressed * how future support may be considered * how to prepare for mediation Paula James, who has mediated over 600 divorces, offers thedivorcing couple an encouraging and highly informative book toprepare them for your first session and the work ahead.

CHOOSING TO MEDIATE. How Mediation Differs from Litigation. Is Mediation the Best Choice for You? Choosing a Mediator. The Role of the Mediator. Conferring with a Family Law Attorney. THE PROCESS OF MEDIATION. Before the First Session. The First Session (and What Happens Next). How Agreements Are Reached. The Emotional Hurdles--What Works. What Doesn't Work. PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN. Your Children's Needs. Planning Your Children's Future Care. FINANCIAL FAIRNESS. Analyzing Your Assets and Debts. Dividing It All Up. What About Alimony?