What is included with this book?
Introduction | p. 1 |
Elements of Divorce Mediation | p. 5 |
What Is Client-Centered Mediation? | p. 7 |
Approaches to Resolving Conflict | p. 7 |
Competition Versus Cooperation | p. 10 |
Your Role As a Mediator | p. 15 |
Qualifications | p. 15 |
Responsibilities | p. 15 |
References | p. 23 |
Emotions Involved in Divorce | p. 25 |
The Emotional Divorce Process | p. 25 |
The Relationship Circle | p. 27 |
Reference | p. 30 |
The Mediation Process | p. 31 |
Initial Consultation | p. 35 |
Administering the Intake Form | p. 36 |
Screening for Abuse | p. 36 |
Forming a Relationship | p. 40 |
Providing Information | p. 42 |
Closing the Initial Consultation | p. 47 |
Assigning Homework for Next Session | p. 47 |
Subject Area 1: Establishing a Parenting Plan | p. 49 |
Child Development and the Effects of Divorce | p. 49 |
Effects of Spousal Abuse on Children | p. 55 |
The "Custody" Contest Is Always About Something Else | p. 56 |
How to Create a Parenting Plan | p. 58 |
The Process of Establishing a Parenting Plan | p. 63 |
Assigning Homework for Next Session | p. 69 |
After the Session | p. 70 |
Parenting Arrangements | p. 70 |
Reference | p. 74 |
Subject Area 2: Budgeting for the Future | p. 75 |
Why the Budgeting Process Is Necessary | p. 75 |
The Process of Budgeting for the Future | p. 76 |
Assiging Homework for Next Session | p. 84 |
After the Session | p. 84 |
Expenses | p. 85 |
Subject Area 3: Dividing Property | p. 89 |
Listing Property and Its Value | p. 89 |
Identifying Nonmarital Property | p. 104 |
Defining Standards of Fairness | p. 104 |
Final Division and Distribution | p. 104 |
Summary of Property Division | p. 105 |
After the Session | p. 106 |
Subject Area 4: Addressing Tax and Legal Issues and Reviewing Agreements | p. 107 |
Addressing Tax Issues | p. 107 |
Addressing Legal Issues | p. 109 |
Reviewing Agreements | p. 109 |
Assigning Homework for Next Session | p. 109 |
After the Session | p. 110 |
Memorandum of Agreement | p. 114 |
Subject Area 5: Finalizing the Memorandum of Agreement | p. 141 |
Mediator Strategies | p. 143 |
Basic Mediator Strategies | p. 143 |
Strategies for Mediating Special Situations | p. 160 |
Strategies for Avoiding Impasse | p. 163 |
Reference | p. 175 |
Appendixes | p. 177 |
Forms | p. 179 |
Recommended Readings | p. 201 |
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