Divorce and Insurance Benefits

Financial Mistakes Divorce Mediation Couples often make and how to avoid them. One such mistake regarding divorce and insurance benefits is failing to secure spousal support (alimony) and child support

Divorce and Life Insurance Policies

Life Insurance Policies are assets and must be listed and addressed in your Divorce Decree and Financial Affidavit. In a Connecticut Divorce, life insurance policies are listed on the Financial

Surviving the Holidays During Divorce

By: Alexandra L. Cipolla M.S Surviving the holidays during divorce can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life, especially if there are children involved. As parents,

Approaches to Negotiation in Divorce Mediation

There are two general approaches to negotiation. One is called “positional negotiation,” and the other is called “interest-based” negotiation. People may use both interest-based and positional negotiation approaches at different

Reaching Mediation Agreements

When spouses reach a mediation agreement, the attorney-mediator typically drafts the first draft of the parties’ agreement.  This mediation agreement is a contract. The best divorce mediators strongly encourage spouses

Privacy in Divorce Mediation

In Connecticut, there are rules providing that divorce mediation is a confidential process, meaning that all communications made during a mediation session by any spouse, whether in a joint session

What is Divorce Mediation?

The mediation process in Connecticut and many other states is used to help settle many different types of cases, including, for example, divorce along with other family disputes, disputes among

Divorce and Emotions

Take great care of yourself, now more than ever. Manage your emotions, manage your health. Step Five of Well-Meaning Advice “The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but