Fulmont Family Mediation Service

09/06/2022

Fulmont Family Mediation Service is currently inactive, due to my acceptance of a part-time position with the Montgomery County Public Defender's office. While that position is part-time, it is keeping me far too busy to handle mediation matters at this time. I am leaving this page up in case I do return to a mediation practice at some time in the future.

07/10/2020

Online mediation can be challenging for those who have difficulty with technology. In the new working environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is causing long-term changes to the way that we do business, it is important to be willing to adapt, but it is also important to be patient with those who find it challenging to deal with these changes. In alternative dispute resolution, we don't choose to see the other participant in the process as an adversary, and we don't choose to take advantage of any perceived weakness that the other participant may have. Instead, we do our best to work together as a team, the mediator and the participants, to accomplish the best possible outcome for everyone.

06/13/2020

No one knows you're a dog on the internet, and whatever you look like, online mediation might work for you!

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06/11/2020

"Pet custody" is becoming a common feature in divorce and separation. Check out this post from Ada Hasloecher, one of my trainers in the recently completed divorce mediation training, about the role of pets in divorce mediation - let's see if this link works:

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06/08/2020

This looks like an interesting alternative for those who are unwilling to try collaborative law because of the attorney-withdrawal requirement.

Team Mediation What Is Team Mediation?Team Mediation was jointly developed by a prominent divorce mediator and trainer in collaboration with a pioneer in the field of divorce financial planning. It was designed to help separating or divorcing couples resolve their issues equitably and efficiently. T...

06/06/2020

As a recently retired federal judge who served for more than two decades on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, I know...

06/02/2020

If it is not financially feasible for you to retain a private mediator, this may be another option for you to consider.

Catholic Charities is offering virtual mediation. For more information, call 607-287-5620.