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Understanding the Role of a Divorce Mediation and a Real Estate Professional in the Divorce Process

Posted in Mediation, Divorce, Families and Divorce, Financial.

During our recent webinar, “Understanding the Role of a divorce Mediator and a Real Estate Professional in the Divorce Process,” which I co-hosted with Erik...

What is Your Conflict Resolution Style? Navigate Difficult Situations with Ease by Understanding Conflict Styles

Posted in Divorce, Mediation.

Undergoing a divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging times in a person’s life. While conflicts are inevitable during this difficult time, they are not insurmountable. Whether...

What to Prepare for a California Divorce Mediation

Posted in Mediation, Divorce.

Whether you’re planning logistics around parenting schedules or discussing property division with your spouse, divorce is an intricate and sensitive process that requires mindfulness...

Interview with Compass Realtor Erik Brown

Posted in Mediation.

I had the incredible opportunity to be interviewed by Compass Realtor, Erik Brown. The interview shares details about my style of mediation and my passion to help families; the...

Navigating A Parenting Plan in Mediation

Posted in Co-parenting, Mediation.

Navigating A Parenting Plan in MediationPresented By Leyla Balakhane Please join us for our next SCMA Family Professional Development Group (PDG) for Family Mediators meeting...

Balakhane Mediation Takes Part in APFM’s Mediator’s Search For Meaning 2.0 – The Family Mediators Heart

Posted in Mediation.

Balakhane Mediation Takes Part in APFM’s Mediator’s Search For Meaning 2.0 – The Family Mediators Heart Leyla recently took part in an insightful three-part Academy of Professional...

What are the steps in the mediation process?

Posted in Couples, Mediation, Families and Divorce, Divorce.

Before couples decide the best course of action when separating, it is helpful to know the essential steps of the mediation process. Divorce mediation is a popular process used by...

Top Ten Reasons Why Couples Divorce

Posted in Couples, Mediation, Divorce.

Couples separate for a multitude of reasons, but most marriages end because of a fairly common issues. Whether it be a lack of communication or extreme differences in values, both...

How Forgiveness Benefits You After The Divorce

Posted in Couples, Mediation, Divorce.

When couples first consult with me, they often don’t realize the healing power of forgiveness. Everyone wants to be right, but oftentimes, holding onto one’s pride tears the relationship...

8 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Ex-Spouse

Posted in Mediation, Co-parenting, Divorce, Children.

Communication is an integral part of our lives, as we are constantly called to interact with others to complete tasks, gain information, etc. While communicating should be easily...

Division of Assets and Debts

Posted in Mediation, Divorce.

Financial matters are a primary topic of discussion in divorce mediation. While the matter of how much money you have in the bank is quite simple to figure out, it is often a bit...

Divorce Mediation for Parents: One Less Fight the Children Witness

Posted in Mediation, Divorce, Families and Divorce, Children.

Separation and divorce has lasting and varied consequences for families. For children, their coping methods are heavily influenced by their parents’ relationship. If the separation...