Going to court without feeling completely lost
Practical, non-legal guidance for organizing information, tracking deadlines, preparing questions, and approaching court with greater clarity.
Preparing for a parenting plan conversation
Prepare for parenting plan mediation by considering children’s routines, developmental needs, schedules, communication, and future changes.
Can mediation work when we disagree about everything?
Learn what mediation requires, how a mediator handles disagreement, and when conflict may—or may not—prevent productive participation.
Mediation vs. court: Who makes the decisions?
Compare how decisions are made in mediation and court, including each process’s roles, structure, control, and limitations.
What do you really want from mediation?
A guided exercise for identifying your priorities, concerns, boundaries, and areas of flexibility before mediation begins.
Getting organized for divorce: Documents and information to gather
Use this plain-language checklist to begin organizing the financial, property, parenting, and household information relevant to divorce.
How to prepare for divorce mediation: A practical checklist
Prepare for divorce mediation with a practical checklist covering documents, priorities, questions, emotional readiness, and next steps.
Managing strong emotions during mediation
Learn practical ways to prepare for strong emotions, communicate clearly, and remain engaged during a difficult mediation session.
The mediation mindset: How to enter the process ready to make progress
Learn how curiosity, preparation, flexibility, and realistic expectations can help you participate more productively in mediation.
What your divorce lawyer may not have time to help you work through
Explore the practical and personal questions that may fall outside your lawyer’s role but still deserve careful thought during divorce.