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Tag Archive: Divorce Mediation

EVEN LAWYERS & REALTORS CAN BE HASTY

Steve Benmor | April 23, 2026

Whether selecting a lawyer, mediator or realtor, it never pays to be hasty. Let me begin with a confession. Last week, Samantha Graff Benmor and I went for our biannual... Continue Reading...

PERIMENOPAUSE: THE HIDDEN DRIVER OF MID-LIFE DIVORCE

Steve Benmor | April 20, 2026

From the vantage point of a Family Mediator/Arbitrator, one of the most overlooked drivers of mid-life divorce is perimenopause. It is rarely identified, rarely discussed, and often misunderstood by men,... Continue Reading...

WHAT THE 2026 TLA AWARD CEREMONY TAUGHT ME

Steve Benmor | April 17, 2026

There are evenings in a professional life that you remember – not because of the food or the venue or the formality of the occasion – but because something was... Continue Reading...

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER LANGUAGE IN DIVORCE MEDIATION

Marigona Binakaj | March 18, 2026

Divorce mediation is a delicate and often emotionally charged process. Mediators play a pivotal role in helping spouses navigate the complexities of separation, conflict and settlement. For mediators to be... Continue Reading...

THE RISKS OF A ONE-DAY RUSHED MEDIATION

Marigona Binakaj | February 26, 2026

Mediation, as an alternative to litigation, offers parties the opportunity to resolve disputes in a cooperative setting. However, when time constraints dictate the pace of mediation -especially in the form... Continue Reading...

FORENSIC ADVICE IN HIGH-NET-WORTH DIVORCES

Marigona Binakaj | February 5, 2026

High-net-worth divorces bring a level of complexity that often surpasses standard family law cases. From intricate asset portfolios to emotionally charged custody battles, these cases demand expertise that goes beyond... Continue Reading...

WHEN DIVORCING SPOUSES ANCHOR

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

One common obstacle to a fair divorce settlement is a cognitive bias called The Anchoring Effect. This psychological phenomenon describes the tendency to get stuck on one conclusion – the anchor... Continue Reading...

WHAT NOT TO SAY DURING MEDIATION

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

Divorce mediation is one of many legal processes for separated couples. While emotions may run high when a couple separate, how a spouse conducts themselves during mediation – from remaining... Continue Reading...

“I JUST WANT IT OVER”

Jessica Brant | January 8, 2026

This is said by every spouse who is divorcing. As relationships dissolve, spouses face the daunting task of reaching a divorce settlement. Amidst the emotional turmoil, it’s essential to consider... Continue Reading...

PRESERVING CONFIDENTIALITY IN DIVORCE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

In the realm of private Divorce Mediation/Arbitration, confidentiality is a critical cornerstone. It provides disputing spouses a discreet forum for dispute resolution. However, this confidentiality can be jeopardized when public... Continue Reading...