Understanding Mediation: A Pathway to Respectful Separation

In this episode, I talk about mediation (family dispute resolution) and why it isn't automatically the right first step for every couple. I'm joined by Christina Salvo, CEO and founder of Simple Separation, who explains mediation as a voluntary, structured process led by an impartial mediator to help separating couples reach agreements about parenting and property and, where possible, avoid the stress, cost and adversarial nature of court.

Together, we unpack

what couples hope to get from mediation, what a mediator does in session (identify issues, narrow disputes, generate and reality-test options, and support negotiation),  what they don't do (take sides or give legal advice), what are the gaps in a traditional mediation, especially poor preparation and inconsistent legal advice. Let's Keep the Conversation Going:

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Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub.

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Guest: Christina Salvo, CEO and Founder of Simple Separation