Hawaii Divorce Mediation

Free Seminar on Divorce Law and Mediation in Hawaii – January 12, 2012

mediator — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:32:44 +0000

Mark your calendar. The next 1-hour FREE seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii will be held Thursday, January 12, 2012 at noon in the Supreme Court courtroom of Ali`iolani Hale, 417 South King Street behind the King Kamehameha statue in downtown Honolulu.

The Divorce Law in Hawaii informational program is now in its eleventh year of assisting the public in understanding divorce law. A companion to the Family Court’s “Kids First” program, Divorce Law in Hawaii offers those going through divorce guidance on how to get organized, adopt an effective frame of mind, and fairly resolve their divorce issues without needless expense or conflict.

William C. Darrah, Esq. teaches divorcing spouses how to successfully address the “money issues” in divorce: property division, debt allocation, child support, healthcare, education expenses, and alimony.

Tracey Wiltgen, Executive Director of the Mediation Center of the Pacific, provides information on divorce mediation, its benefits and cost, and how to prepare for mediation.

This free program is open to all who are interested in the divorce process. No reservations are necessary as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Metered parking is available in the surrounding area.

For information regarding divorce procedures or the Divorce Law in Hawaii program, please contact the Family Court Service Center at 539-4767 or 954-8290.

The Mediation Center of the Pacific Gives Giuseppe Leone a Special Mediator Recognition Award

mediator — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:04:56 +0000

On December 7, 2011 The Mediation Center of the Pacific gave me a Special Mediator Recognition Award, which reads:

In grateful appreciation for your commitment and dedication to community mediation and your willingness to go “above and beyond” to support our mission of providing high quality mediation and dispute resolution services.

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What Happens During a Divorce Mediation for Visitation

mediator — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:59:15 +0000

Today I found the following message on the Internet.

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I have a mediation intake in chicago this week?

for visitation issues i never went to this what to expect and how long its gonna be and why now do i have to go
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Here is my answer.

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When family court judges realize that father and mother cannot agree on some key issues related to their children (i.e. custody and visitation), they prefer to send them to mediation. Why? Because they (the judges) know that, whenever possible, it is better if both parents decide by themselves what’s best for their own children.

Thus, in your case the mediator’s job will be:

To understand (a) what kind of proposal you and the other parent have in mind in terms of visitation; and (b) why you think that your proposal will benefit your children.
To figure out (a) whether your and the other parent’s proposal are relatively close (if so, perhaps the two of you can work out a mutually acceptable agreement to present to the judge); or (b) whether your respective proposals are so apart, that no mediated agreement is possible – and therefore only a judge can decide how to settle your visitation issues.

Depending on your mediator’s style and experience, he or she will ask for your proposal in private session or joint session. Either way, keep in mind the following.

The mediator is neutral – and therefore doesn’t give advice or make decisions.
The chances that your mediation will be successful are higher if (a) you stay calm and focused only your children’s future; and (b) you stay away from any accusations about what happened in the past between you and the other parent.

Upcoming Free Seminar on Divorce Law and Mediation in Hawaii – November 10, 2011

mediator — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:16:40 +0000

Mark your calendar. The next 1-hour FREE seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011 at noon in the Supreme Court courtroom of Ali`iolani Hale, 417 South King Street behind the King Kamehameha statue in downtown Honolulu.

Family law attorney William C. Darrah will give you an overview of custody, visitation, child support, property division, alimony and other issues related to divorce, including mediation. In addition, you will learn:

Where to get more information on divorce law
How the legal process works
How to file for divorce
Where to get the required forms

If you cannot attend the seminar, no problem — you can view it on your computer through the Hawaii Judiciary website – click here.

Upcoming Free Seminar on Divorce Law and Mediation in Hawaii – October 13, 2011

mediator — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:03:48 +0000

Mark your calendar. The next 1-hour FREE seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii will be held Thursday, October, 13, 2011 at noon in the Supreme Court courtroom of Ali`iolani Hale, 417 South King Street behind the King Kamehameha statue in downtown Honolulu.

Where to get more information on divorce law
How the legal process works
How to file for divorce
Where to get the required forms

If you cannot attend the seminar, no problem — you can view it on your computer through the Hawaii Judiciary website – click here.

Are You Too Angry or Upset for Divorce Mediation? 3-Min Video

mediator — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:42:59 +0000

Lori A. Grover, a professional divorce mediator who lives in Rhode Island, has recently produced some excellent videos on what divorce mediation means, how it works, and why mediation makes more sense than fighting in court.

Watch Divorce Mediation: For a Divorce You Can Live With - How Divorce Mediation Works - Why Divorce Mediation Works

Watch Child and Marital Support – Children and Parenting Plans

Watch Dividing Money, Assets and Debt

To contact or learn more about Lori A. Grover click here

Video on How to Divide Assets and Debt in a Divorce

mediator — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:42:14 +0000

Watch Divorce Mediation: For a Divorce You Can Live With - How Divorce Mediation Works - Why Divorce Mediation Works

Watch Child and Marital Support – Children and Parenting Plans

Watch Are You Too Angry to Use Divorce Mediation?

To contact or learn more about Lori A. Grover click here

2 Videos on Divorce Parenting Plan and Child or Marital Support

mediator — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:41:00 +0000

Watch Divorce Mediation: For a Divorce You Can Live With - How Divorce Mediation Works - Why Divorce Mediation Works

Watch Dividing Money, Assets and Debt

Watch Are You Too Angry to Use Divorce Mediation?

To contact or learn more about Lori A. Grover click here

3 Videos on Divorce Mediation – What It Means and How It Works

mediator — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:40:10 +0000

Watch Child and Marital Support – Children and Parenting Plans

Watch Dividing Money, Assets and Debt

Watch Are You Too Angry to Use Divorce Mediation?

To contact or learn more about Lori A. Grover click here

Divorce After 50: Your Guide to the Unique Legal & Financial Challenges

mediator — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:58:35 +0000

Title: Divorce After 50: Your Guide to the Unique Legal & Financial Challenges
by Janice Green
Publisher: Nolo
ISBN: 1413310818

From the Publisher:

If you’re considering divorce later in life, you’ll face unique and complex situations and decisions that simply don’t apply to your younger counterparts. Written by an attorney who specializes in divorce among the over-50 age group, Divorce After 50 covers these subjects and much more:

How to get guidance from friends, family, and, as needed, lawyers
Ways to divorce – collaborative, mediated, contested, etc.
Marital property: what it is, what you do with it, and how to divide assets and liabilities
How to survive financially during and after divorce
How health care and estate planning are impacted by divorce
Alternatives to divorce, including post-nuptial agreements

Divorce rates are soaring among seniors, but the legal and emotional challenges you face as an older adult are different from those that apply to younger divorcees. That’s why you need Divorce After 50, the only guide around that addresses the challenges unique to your age group.

The Good Karma Divorce: Avoid Litigation, Turn Negative Emotions into Positive Actions, and Get On with the Rest of Your Life