Mediating Divorce A Step-By-Step Manual

Name: Mediating Divorce A Step-By-Step Manual
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ISBN: 9780787958497

ISBN-10: 0787958492

ISBN-13: 9780787958497

Edition: 1999

Authors: Marilyn S. McKnight, Stephen K. Erickson

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Two experts in the field of divorce mediation have written a step-by-step manual for professionals engaged in leading a divorce mediation. It is for those wishing to participate in the process of a less expensive and more effective separation.

Book details

List price: $56.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/18/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 8.52" wide x 11.10" long x 0.56" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

STEPHEN K. ERICKSON, JD, and MARILYN S. McKNIGHT, MA, are the founders of Erickson Mediation Institute, a leading mediation facility. They hold numerous training workshops and lectures throughout the year on mediating a variety of conflicts. Erickson and McKnight are also the authors of Mediating Divorce published by Jossey-Bass.




Introduction



Elements of Divorce Mediation



What Is Client-Centered Mediation?


Approaches to Resolving Conflict


Competition Versus Cooperation



Your Role As a Mediator


Qualifications


Responsibilities


References



Emotions Involved in Divorce


The Emotional Divorce Process


The Relationship Circle


Reference



The Mediation Process



Initial Consultation


Administering the Intake Form


Screening for Abuse


Forming a Relationship


Providing Information


Closing the Initial Consultation


Assigning Homework for Next Session



Subject Area 1: Establishing a Parenting Plan


Child Development and the Effects of Divorce


Effects of Spousal Abuse on Children


The "Custody" Contest Is Always About Something Else


How to Create a Parenting Plan


The Process of Establishing a Parenting Plan


Assigning Homework for Next Session


After the Session


Parenting Arrangements


Reference



Subject Area 2: Budgeting for the Future


Why the Budgeting Process Is Necessary


The Process of Budgeting for the Future


Assiging Homework for Next Session


After the Session


Expenses



Subject Area 3: Dividing Property


Listing Property and Its Value


Identifying Nonmarital Property


Defining Standards of Fairness


Final Division and Distribution


Summary of Property Division


After the Session



Subject Area 4: Addressing Tax and Legal Issues and Reviewing Agreements


Addressing Tax Issues


Addressing Legal Issues


Reviewing Agreements


Assigning Homework for Next Session


After the Session


Memorandum of Agreement



Subject Area 5: Finalizing the Memorandum of Agreement



Mediator Strategies


Basic Mediator Strategies


Strategies for Mediating Special Situations


Strategies for Avoiding Impasse


Reference



Appendixes



Forms



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