While all parts of the divorce process can be complex, asking your spouse to initiate a divorce can be one of the most challenging parts of the process. Learning how to ask for a divorce can be daunting when one spouse has decided that separation is the best thing for the family. Even when divorce …
Intergroup conflict might arise in any workplace as various groups work together to support and further the mission and collective interests of the company. Some groups are defined by job title—the accountants, the lawyers, and the marketing team. Other groups are defined by project or subject area. Still, others may be determined by the level in the company …
Many people have gone through, or at least heard of, divorce mediation. In that process, parties try to reach agreement about the division of property, spousal and child support, custody and visitation. Of course it doesn’t solve everything. All of these ideas are fairly familiar.
Many ideas in the world are expressed as binaries—good and bad, black and white, truth and lie. Yet many concepts expressed in binaries often have a variety of options in the middle, creating a spectrum. Learning to be comfortable with the spectrum is an important part of development; however, in certain situations, people will hold …
As politics and other issues drive Americans further apart, it is commonplace to see polarization in communication in messaging online and in other sources. Polarization encourages both those without a position to pick one and those with a position to commit to a more extreme version of the position. The prevalence of polarization has increasingly …
The vast majority of legal disputes aren’t ended due to a trial. But, at some point, the parties reach a mutually agreeable compromise, and the dispute is resolved. Mediation is one way to help parties reach an agreement if they can’t do it themselves. Attorney Richard Shore, writing in Forbes, has these ideas to help increase …
What is Mediation? There are many benefits to mediation, including spiritual and emotional, according to an article written by Dr. Denisha Shah. Attorneys who use the mediation process may focus on the more immediate benefits (ideally, a case settles and a file closes). Still, there are more extensive benefits that all participants may benefit from. …
Understanding how men move through divorce emotional stages can be helpful, whether you are going through the divorce or supporting someone. Divorce is a shocking and emotional time for all parties involved, spouses, children, and other family members. Several factors can affect how a person moves through and copes with divorce, including their role in …
When two parties have gotten wrapped up in a dispute and one party would like to resolve the situation without litigation, but the other is resistant, it may be beneficial to try using case evaluation. Case evaluation will often reevaluate the stubborn party’s position and help wrap up the case in a way that can …
What is open-end communication? Not surprisingly, our style of communication affects how others interact with and perceive us, as well as what kind of information we can gather. During any conversation, questions are asked, and answers are given to: Clarify. Obtain information. Bring someone into a conversation. Keep a conversation going Experts on leadership, relationships, …
