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Giuseppe Leone, (non-lawyer) mediator with 15-year experience in face-to-face and online mediation, and past president of the Association for Conflict Resolution - Hawaii Chapter.
This website explains how divorce mediation saves you time, money and stress.
Category Archives: Parenting Plan
2 Videos on Divorce Parenting Plan and Child or Marital Support
Lori A. Grover, a professional divorce mediator who lives in Rhode Island, has recently produced some excellent videos on what divorce mediation means, how it works, and why mediation makes more sense than fighting in court. Watch Divorce Mediation: For … Continue reading
How Divorce Mediation Helps Resolve Children’s Medical Care and Insurance Issues
When soon-to-be-ex spouses have children, one key issue to resolve in divorce mediation is, of course, their kids’ medical care and insurance. That’s why, before getting together with both parents, I ask each of them to think about and answer a … Continue reading
Child Custody Rights in Hawaii – When and How They Can Be Modified
The Honolulu-based Law Office of Everett Cuskaden & Associates has produced a series of short and informative videos related to many divorce issues in Hawaii, like: Can custody rights be modified in Hawaii?
Difference Between Sole and Joint Legal Custody in Hawaii
The Honolulu-based Law Office of Everett Cuskaden & Associates has produced a series of short and informative videos related to many divorce issues in Hawaii, like: How does joint custody work in Hawaii?
Hawaii Grandparents Rights of Custody or Visitation With Their Grandchildren
The Honolulu-based Law Office of Everett Cuskaden & Associates has produced a series of short and informative videos related to many divorce issues in Hawaii, like: Do grandparents have any rights of custody or visitation with their grandchildren?
How Mediation Can Help When Divorcing Parents Argue In Front of Their Children
Divorce mediation is a great opportunity for soon-to-be-ex spouses to discuss all issues related to their children – their primary residence, support, health insurance, education, extra-curriculum activities, access to their Dad and Mom, religion, role of extended family members or … Continue reading
What to Do When Divorced Parents Cannot Get Along and Argue in Front of their Children
Today I found this (punctuation-free) message on the Internet. ~~~ My ex wife and i can’t get along? My ex wife and i have 2 wonderful boys ages 7 and 10 they are my life without them i see no … Continue reading
How a Divorce Mediator Helps Parents Resolve All Issues Related to Their Children Education
When divorcing parents come to mediation, one key issue to resolve is, of course, their children’s education. Most of the times, (a) each parent seems to have a strong – and different — opinion as to what’s best for their … Continue reading
How a Mediator Helps Divorcing Parents Deescalate Their Conflict and Say Good Things About Each Other
Linda Gryczan, a professional divorce mediator who lives in Helena, Montana wrote an excellent article on how she helps parents deescalate their conflict and say good things about each other. Her article reads: I tell parents who are mediating a parenting … Continue reading
Kids First – Mandatory Education Program for Hawaii Divorcing Parents
Kids First is a 2-hour education program for Hawaii divorcing parents and their children (ages 6-17). It is designed to help parents understand the effects of divorce on their children, and to help their children cope with change in their families. … Continue reading
