August 20, 2018
To her mediation services with in MWI in Natick, MA, Mindy brings over 40 years of experience in serving as an attorney in cases related to divorce, employment, probate, personal injury, and business. As an arbitrator, Mindy helps people resolve conflicts in employment, divorce, commercial, personal injury, and probate matters.
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April 27, 2018
Mediators want to parent reach an amicable agreement. Most parents would agree that the well-being of the kids comes first. This starts with a fair parenting plan where both parents (and the children) are happy with the parenting schedule.
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April 10, 2018
For the past few months I have had the opportunity to participate in several divorce mediations at MWI. In these mediations I have seen many positive interactions in which couples, despite their challenges, exhibit a level of mutual respect and amicability toward each other. I have compiled the following 9 tips for minimizing challenges and increasing productivity and communication in the mediation room. These tips are intended for individuals considering mediation for their divorce or separation, to better prepare for and participate in their mediation.
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January 23, 2018
A Parenting Coordinator is a neutral third party who helps separated or divorced parents caught in high conflict resolve child-related disputes, privately and out of court. Parents deciding to work with Parenting Coordinators in Massachusetts are becoming more and more prevalent in 2018. This article aims to educate parents and counsel on how to engage the services of a Parenting Coordinator (PC) when: 1) Both parents agree to work with a Parenting Coordinator, and 2) When only one parent wants to work with a Parenting Coordinator.
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January 2, 2018
Divorce Books, Divorce Articles, Divorce Videos, and More This post on divorce books, articles, videos and more was compiled by MWI Divorce & Family Mediator Sally Plone. Children & Divorce Books
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September 18, 2017
Often situations arise post-divorce regarding custody or support of the children that need to be discussed. In some cases, divorcing parties may not have ended the relationship on amicable terms. In many situations, mediation is the right place to discuss post-divorce topics.
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July 20, 2017
As a divorce mediator in Boston I am always looking for new tools, resources, and books to introduce to my clients. Not too long ago, an online search landed me on the Enlightened Littles website. Here I learned about their "My Two Homes" Co-Parenting Calendar. My first thought was that the Co-Parenting calendar would be useful for parents to hang in their house so children could easily see and understand the parenting schedule.
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April 18, 2017
I would never change the fact that my parents got a divorce. But I would change the way they did it. I now know that there is a healthier route for separation, and I had the chance to see this during my experience as a participant during Divorce Mediation Training at MWI. Divorcing parents have another choice, one that can mitigate the trauma and the debt of a litigious divorce.
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April 4, 2017
Divorce is hard enough. But what makes Massachusetts divorce even more difficult and costly is when spouses have the wrong information. People often seek advice and information from friends, family members, co-workers, the internet, and several other places. While some of this information can be helpful, people sometimes receive incorrect information. Having correct information during the divorce process prevents unnecessary disputes and is vital to ensure each person is on the same page when “divorce terms” are thrown around.
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