Posts by Claire Samuels, PLLC
Preparing for Divorce Mediation: 8 Ways to Avoid Being Unprepared
According to the American Psychological Association, up to half of the marriages in the United States end in divorce. If you’re going to be part of that group, you may want to consider the divorce mediation process. When the parties are open to meditation instead of litigation, it can help the parties reach a quicker…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Tips: 14 Ways to Prepare for Mediation
Choosing mediation over litigation allows parties to take the decision out of the court’s hands and make it their own. We understand that fear of the unknown can fuel apprehension and stress. Showing up unprepared also wastes your time and money. This is the strategy we provide our clients to ensure a successful and positive…
Read MoreOne Woman’s Journey
My divorce was almost six years ago, but I still hold my breath when I think about it. No one wants to fail at anything, or feel rejected, unloveable, unworthy. When I look back at this traumatic experience, I see how handling my divorce reflected my character and integrity. When I initially sat down with…
Read MoreA Whisper in My Heart. How A Becoming Divorce came to life.
A Becoming Divorce has been a whisper in my heart for years. I’ve litigated countless divorces the past 13 years and witnessed the devastating aftermath for children and both parties. The brutalizing process of a “take-no-prisoners,” fear-based approach won cases, but left deep wounds on both sides and was particularly harmful to children. There had…
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