Sentences with phrase «couple in mediation sessions»

In divorce mediation, the mediator meets with the divorcing couple in mediation sessions to discuss options, review legal separation documents, and work toward solutions.

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Britain and New York's Nassau County recently joined states such as Utah and Florida in requiring that divorcing couples attend at least one mandatory mediation session.

Couple A comes in for their first session and agrees to have Divorce Mediation Group prepare their initial papers for filing.

Each case is different, but typically couples can come to agreement on the necessary issues in 4 — 8 mediation sessions of 2 -3 hours each.

In a series of marital mediation sessions, the couples identify their presenting issues.

If the separated couple watch all the videos, read the guides and correctly complete the schedules they have every reason to expect to reach a full and comprehensive maintenance agreement in one two - hour mediation session with a properly qualified and experienced family mediators, costing just a few hundred pounds.

Accordingly, the parties in a mediation - which is ordinarily attended by the divorcing couple without their attorneys - often need coaching from their respective lawyers between mediation sessions.

With some couples, the entire mediation is conducted in joint in - person sessions, while for others, some of the mediation is conducted in parallel sessions between the mediator and each spouse.

In a further attempt to encourage divorcing couples to use mediation as an alternative to the courts, a free mediation session will now be available, as long as one of them qualifies for legal aid.»

During a series of «mediation» type sessions where all parties are present, as well as in certain circumstances, accountants, financial managers, therapists, and mediators, the parties negotiate through the various issues presenting the couple.

I just finished a mediation session with a divorcing couple who have a special needs child, in addition to two typically - developing children.

Usually, the couple attends an orientation session in which the mediator thoroughly explains the process of mediation such as what the couple should focus on, how they should speak to each other (keep raised voices down), and so on.

Many couples will file their Colorado divorce after a session or two in mediation, to more easily manage their court obligations.

Even if the couple seems to be getting along great in our mediation sessions and a husband or wife's previous arrest for abuse was many moons ago, there's always a chance that the stresses of the divorce and custody sharing situation will bring out the worst in people.

Couples in mediation can sometimes quickly work out the details of their divorce in a few short sessions.

After the initial session, should the couple choose to engage us for the mediation process, we can meet with the individuals in the divorce separately, but it is advised that both parties are present for any meeting for a more cost - effective resolution.