by Cindy Elwell | Dec 1, 2014 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers
In a recent conversation with Joann Babiak, a San Francisco Bay Area attorney who handles many family law matters including divorce and mediation of family-related conflicts, we discussed the topic of mediation. With a background in psychology and extensive training...
by Cindy Elwell | Jul 28, 2014 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers, Emotional Effects of Divorce
In “traditional” divorce proceedings, the divorce lawyers for each side are trying to get the best possible deal for their client, setting up by default an adversarial situation. Contentions over custody, child support, finances, and property are usually aggravated...
by Cindy Elwell | Apr 28, 2014 | Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
People don’t often associate the word “amicable” with divorce, but we are hearing about amicable divorces in the news quite a lot these days. Some examples of celebrities who have managed to divorce without rancor and drama are Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz, Reese...
by Cindy Elwell | Nov 10, 2011 | Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
For those seeking a collaborative and peaceful divorce, negotiation skills are essential to effective conflict resolution. Successful negotiations take planning, preparation, and a desire to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Here are some tips to help you...
by Cindy Elwell | Oct 13, 2011 | Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
Once the decision to divorce has been made, sooner or later you and your spouse will need to come to an agreement on various issues. This is true no matter what method of divorce you use (litigated, mediated, collaborative divorce, etc.). You may wish that someone...
