How Does a Mediation Work? Getting Ready for a Mediation In order to be maximally effective, parties to a mediation should spend ample time preparing for the mediation.  This means the following: Determining the bottom line.   For most disputes, such…

What is the Role of a Mediator? In a mediation, the role of the mediator will be to act as a neutral between two or more parties to a dispute.  The mediator is not a judge, and will not determine…

What is the Role of a Parent Coordinator? Parenting coordinators help divorced or separated parents better manage parenting time decisions concerning their children in accordance with agreed upon or judicially approved parenting plans. Despite how well drafted parenting plans may…

How Are Privately-Held Businesses Valued?  The EBITDA and Asset Valuation Approaches The value of closely-held businesses can become the subject of debate, particularly in divorces and business break-ups.  With a closely-held business (typically those that held by family members or…

Separation Anxiety and Parenting Time Most parenting time orders or guidelines state that the mere fact that a child doesn’t want to go visit with the other parent is not a basis to deny parenting time. At times there is…