by Cindy Elwell | Dec 9, 2015 | Amicable Divorce and Conflict Resolution, Blog
Peer mediation is a common technique used to settle many kinds of disputes, from problems in the classroom to issues in the workplace and many other cases as well. One of the areas where mediation is most commonly used is in cases of divorce. It can often be the best...
by Cindy Elwell | Oct 28, 2015 | Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
After 10 years of marriage, Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced they will be divorcing. The following joint statement was released on June 30, 2015, one day after they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. “After much thought and careful...
by Cindy Elwell | Oct 7, 2015 | Amicable Divorce and Conflict Resolution, Blog
How to file for divorce is one of the first things couples that suddenly find themselves at an emotional impasse may wonder about. The answer may be more complicated than you think. There is actually more than one option open to couples who are considering divorce and...
by Cindy Elwell | Nov 3, 2014 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Process
I often hear from clients that until a friend referred them to Divorce With Dignity, they were not even aware that there are divorce options other than going through litigation. I was talking about this recently with Joann Babiak, a San Francisco Bay Area attorney who...
by Cindy Elwell | Sep 13, 2011 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
Different ways to divorce Just as there are different types of divorce, there are also different ways to divorce. The two main ways are litigation and mediation. Litigated divorce requires both parties to hire divorce lawyers who will prepare the legal paperwork that...