A few weeks ago I went to the annual Pennsylvania Council on Mediators Conference. One of the wonderful things about going to a conference is that it gives me time away from the day-to-day practice to refresh and reconsider. The positive energy in the seminar rooms reminded me that for many couples there may be a kinder way to dissolve their marriage, and I came away with renewed dedication to promoting the tools in my alternative dispute toolbox to make the divorce practice less stressful for our clients. Much of traditional divorce practice can devolve into a win/lose strategy. When the Court titles the case Smith versus Smith or Jim versus Jane, the matter organically starts out as he against she fight. So, when we begin with Jim fighting Jane, or vice versa, it seems reasonable for the parties to think they need a “heavyweight” in their corner. …
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