{"product_id":"mediating-divorce-isbn-9780787958497","title":"Mediating Divorce","description":"\u003ci\u003eMediating Divorce: A Step-by-Step Manual\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: ELEMENTS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. What is Client-Centered Mediation? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproaches to Resolving Conflict 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompetition versus Cooperation 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Your Role As a Mediator 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQualifications 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResponsibilities 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Emotions Involved in Divorce 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Emotional Divorce Process 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Relationship Circle 27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: THE MEDIATION PROCESS 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Initial Consultation 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdministering the Intake Form 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScreening for Abuse 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForming a Relationship 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProviding Information 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosing the Initial Consultation 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssigning Homework for Next Session 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Subject Area 1: Establishing a Parenting Plan 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChild Development and the Effects of Divorce 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEffects of Spousal Abuse on Children 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Custody\" Contest Is Always About Something Else 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Create a Parenting Plan 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Process of Establishing a Parenting Plan 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssigning Homework for Next Session 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the Session 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParenting Arrangements 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Subject Area 2: Budgeting for the Future 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy the Budgeting Process is Necessary 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Process of Budgeting for the Future 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssigning Homework for Next Session 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the Session 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpenses 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Subject Area 3: Dividing Property 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListing Property and Its Value 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentifying Nonmarital Property 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefining Standards of Fairness 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinal Division and Distribution 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummary of Property Division 105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the Session 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Subject Area 4: Addressing Tax and Legal Issues and Review Agreements 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAddressing Tax Issues 107\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAddress Legal Issues 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviewing Agreements 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssigning Homework for Next Session 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the Session 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMemorandum of Agreement 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Subject Area 5: Finalizing the Memorandum of Agreement 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Mediator Strategies143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasic Mediator Strategies 143\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrategies for Mediating Special Situations 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrategies for Avoiding Impasse163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III: APPENDIXES 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Forms 179 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB. Recommended Readings 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMarilyn S. McKnight\u003c\/b\u003e, M.A. and \u003cb\u003eStephen K. Erickson\u003c\/b\u003e, J.D. are founders, directors, and mediators with the Erickson Mediation Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. McKnight, a social worker, and Erickson, an attorney, have each served terms as president of the board of the Academy of Family Mediators. They have written numerous articles and books in the field including Practitioner's Guide to Mediation (Wiley, 2001).  \u003ci\u003eMediating Divorce: A Step-by-Step Manual\u003c\/i\u003e is written for family law attorneys and therapists who need a comprehensive resource for facilitating the divorce mediation process. This invaluable package--which includes a mediator's manual and two client workbooks--provides a four-step method for leading a successful divorce mediation. Written by Marilyn S. McKnight and Stephen K. Erickson, two widelyknown 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. \u003cbr\u003e  This unprecedented hands-on resource offers attorneys, therapists, and counselors the tools needed to help clients create their own settlement without painful adversarial conflicts. 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