Divorce and Affairs
From the perspective of a mediator, extra marital affairs often generate challenges that make it more difficult to help couples achieve fair and amicable settlements. I thought it would be interesting to discuss why that is and to look at some of the problems raised...What Are The Advantages of a Mediated Divorce?
I am frequently asked about this and thought I would share my experiences with you. Cost: Mediated divorces cost less.The average mediated divorce should cost less than $3,500 including the fees for separate lawyers. The average conventional divorce can easily cost...Lawyers and Unnecessary Pain
Although I am not a great fan of divorce lawyers I generally do not go out of my way to vilify them. I think that their organizational and professional culture is essentially destructive. They have inherited a system that is a poor fit with its task of disassembling...Successful Divorce Negotiation
In my work as a divorce mediator, I often find myself needing to coach clients on how to negotiate. So when they find themselves in negotiations that are emotionally charged, they often make many negotiation mistakes. But negotiation is not complicated and many can...Divorce Mediation in North Carolina
Readers of this blog who are interested in using mediation in their own divorces are cautioned that discussions with divorce attorneys may prove completely misleading. That is because the North Carolina courts and bar association have created a version of “mediation”...About Sam
Sam Margulies - Guiding you to a good divorce.Ph.D. J.D.
Divorce Mediator
Consultant / Trainer on Conflict Resolution