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Mediating Divorce
A Step-by-Step Manual
Marilyn S. McKnight (Author), Stephen K. Erickson (Author)
9780787958497, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 9 April 2002
224 pages
28.2 x 21.6 x 1.4 cm, 0.526 kg
Mediating Divorce: A Step-by-Step Manual is written for family law attorneys and therapists who need a comprehensive resource for facilitating the divorce mediation process. Written by Marilyn S. McKnight and Stephen K. Erickson, two widely known pioneers in the field of divorce mediation, this useful guide will show how to implement the techniques needed to be an effective divorce mediator. It includes helpful information for understanding and working through the emotions experienced by people going through a divorce.
1 Introduction 1 PART I: ELEMENTS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION 5 2. What is Client-Centered Mediation? 7 3. Your Role As a Mediator 15 4. Emotions Involved in Divorce 25 PART II: THE MEDIATION PROCESS 31 5. Initial Consultation 35 6. Subject Area 1: Establishing a Parenting Plan 49 7. Subject Area 2: Budgeting for the Future 75 8. Subject Area 3: Dividing Property 89 9. Subject Area 4: Addressing Tax and Legal Issues and Review Agreements 107 10. Subject Area 5: Finalizing the Memorandum of Agreement 141 11. Mediator Strategies143 PART III: APPENDIXES 177 A. Forms 179
Approaches to Resolving Conflict 7
Competition versus Cooperation 10
Qualifications 15
Responsibilities 15
References 23
The Emotional Divorce Process 25
The Relationship Circle 27
Reference 30
Administering the Intake Form 36
Screening for Abuse 36
Forming a Relationship 40
Providing Information 42
Closing the Initial Consultation 47
Assigning Homework for Next Session 47
Child Development and the Effects of Divorce 49
Effects of Spousal Abuse on Children 55
The "Custody" Contest Is Always About Something Else 56
How to Create a Parenting Plan 58
The Process of Establishing a Parenting Plan 63
Assigning Homework for Next Session 69
After the Session 70
Parenting Arrangements 70
Reference 74
Why the Budgeting Process is Necessary 75
The Process of Budgeting for the Future 76
Assigning Homework for Next Session 84
After the Session 84
Expenses 85
Listing Property and Its Value 89
Identifying Nonmarital Property 104
Defining Standards of Fairness 104
Final Division and Distribution 104
Summary of Property Division 105
After the Session 106
Addressing Tax Issues 107
Address Legal Issues 109
Reviewing Agreements 109
Assigning Homework for Next Session 109
After the Session 110
Memorandum of Agreement 114
Basic Mediator Strategies 143
Strategies for Mediating Special Situations 160
Strategies for Avoiding Impasse163
Reference 175
B. Recommended Readings 201
Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]
