October 25, 2022
Why am I getting a divorce?
I am routinely asked by the husbands in my divorce mediation practice, “Why am I getting a divorce?” They are genuine and truly have no idea why their wives are asking for a divorce. I then approach the wives and…
October 19, 2022
Give Yourself the Gift of One Year Before Dating Again
You finally pulled the trigger for a divorce, and you desperately long to feel loved again. I know because I’ve been there, too. And I can tell you… you need time to heal. The hard truth is that you can’t…
September 14, 2022
How to Create an Exit Strategy Before Pulling the Divorce Trigger
The divorce process can be long and stressful – but it doesn’t have to be. At Mediation Northwest our Oregon divorce mediator helps couples through divorce mediation in a way that allows both parties to get a fair deal. However,…
August 10, 2022
What do mediators do in an Oregon divorce?
Every marriage is different, and some of them don’t last forever. Although the end of a marriage is sad, it’s also true that many times… most times… there is no shame in it. If you’re contemplating a divorce in Oregon,…
June 8, 2022
Can you save a marriage after infidelity?
I’ve been an Oregon divorce attorney-mediator for more than 20 years, and I’ve seen just about every mistake people make in marriage. Infidelity is the biggest. You CAN save your marriage after infidelity – IF (capital IF) both people are…
April 27, 2022
Divorce Mediation in Oregon: Who is it for?
If you live in Oregon and are thinking about getting a divorce, divorce mediation is an option you should consider. No matter how long you have been married or your assets, mediation almost always produces better results. Here at Mediation…
March 23, 2022
How to get my partner to agree to divorce mediation
Divorce can be a difficult, expensive, and lengthy process, which is why divorce mediation is a good option for couples to avoid dragging things out. Not only is diovorce mediation less likely to produce animosity, it is often much less…