Positively Bonnie

Divorced and/or Remarried? Mediation Can Help You

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
When I was going through a divorce over a decade ago, I associated the word "mediation" with "giving in." And, in no way was that going to happen! In my view, I had been wronged, and things weren't going to be even. I was in such a different mindset then, and just the thought of my sitting on the living room floor, jousting, and divvying up our joint collection of CDs and "...one stuffed Pikachu for your house, and I get the stuffed Barney for mine" is horrifying. Whether you are divorcing or remarried, tune in to my next RemarriageWorks show (the Stepmom's Toolbox) on 10/3 to learn how professional mediation can help you.

On 10/3 at 8 p.m. EST, on our new RemarriageWorks.com BlogTalkRadio show, our topic will be "Mediation Can Help You in Divorce and Remarriage." Join me as I interview guests Jim Pope, M.S.W., J.D. and Ann L. Warshauer of the non-profit organization, Northern Virginia Mediation Service. As professional mediators, they will address: the ABC's of mediation, not only divorce mediation, but how mediation can help you in your remarriage and stepfamily life.

Are you facing a sticky or downright high conflict situation with an ex? Are you frustrated with shared joint custody problems? Are you absolutely stressed from child support, or lack thereof? Do you need a co-parenting plan? Does your child still want to see her step-grandparents after your ex has divorced again?

Thanks to our show's sponsor, IDEALS of Kentucky, tune in to our show on 10/3 at 8 p.m. EST, and hear the facts about mediation, and how it can help you in your divorce and remarriage. We'll even discuss if and when it doesn't work. I am sure it is a much healthier process to explore than tugging on Barney's arm or even worse. Very sad, but true in so many cases. 


Recent Posts

  • For Single Parents: Overcoming the Challenges of Dating After Divorce
  • It Isn't Too Late to Hear "Mediation Can Help in Divorce & Remarriage"
  • Divorced and/or Remarried? Mediation Can Help You
  • Remember National Stepfamily Day is September 16th!
  • The Garter Brides Respond to You, RemarriageWorks Readers
  • RemarriageWorks Launches New Monthly Radio Show for "Remarrieds" and Stepfamilies
  • LeAnn Rimes, Gary Busey, and Huh? A Call for Better Stepmom Reporting!
  • Ask Us About How to Marry for Life When You've Already Got a Life!
  • 2nd Wedding Wednesday: Where Will We Live as a Stepfamily?
  • 2nd Wedding Wednesday: The Familymoon!

Tags

stepfathers second weddings step-grandparents stepfamily relationships stepfamily experience blended family second marriage national stepfamily summit stepkids remarried stepfamily counselor stepfamily counseling carl delmont stepmoms divorce mediation widowhood love for grown-ups wedding invitation wording encore bridal dress second wedding family law attorney divorcing stepfamily support group stepmothers stepchildren Northern Virginia Mediation Service Garter Brides journaling remarry brady bunch remarriage stepfamily stepparent Yaffa Balsam IDEALS of Kentucky post divorce step-grandma stepson christy borgeld widowed Journal for Stepmoms remarriages after divorce stepfamilies blending families divorce stepbrother therapist stepmother alimony stepfamily meeting remarriage works stepparents Stepmom's Toolbox encore brides stepsons stepfamily coach exes DIY wedding invitations shared joint custody stepparenting stepfamily names stepfamilies with special needs kids second wedding invitations national stepfamily day foundation joint custody wedding invitation divorced familymoon blended families National Stepfamily Day Kim Olver stepson's stepmom second marriages stepmoms-to-be financial problems stepdad stepdads mediators wedding invitations stepmom's merging two families stepfamily with a special needs child the garter brides professional mediation child support blending your credit histories stepfamily issues stepmotherhood wedding invite wording blending stepfamily life relationship questions co-parenting plan RemarriageWorks second honeymoon weddings and children remarrying brides Father's Day mediation stepdaughter wedding invite ex remarried with kids marrying stepchild marriage stepfamily terms marry children carla david design para-kin.com remarrying co-parenting freedmont mortgage remarriage journey
  • after divorce (1)
  • alimony (1)
  • blended families (1)
  • blended family (5)
  • blending families (2)
  • blending your credit histories (1)
  • brady bunch (1)
  • carl delmont (1)
  • carla david design (1)
  • child support (2)
  • children (1)
  • christy borgeld (2)
  • co-parenting (2)
  • co-parenting plan (1)
  • divorce (8)
  • divorce mediation (1)
  • divorced (3)
  • divorcing (2)
  • DIY wedding invitations (1)
  • encore bridal dress (1)
  • encore brides (1)
  • ex (2)
  • exes (1)
  • family law attorney (2)
  • familymoon (1)
  • Father's Day (1)
  • financial problems (1)
  • freedmont mortgage (1)
  • Garter Brides (1)
  • IDEALS of Kentucky (2)
  • joint custody (5)
  • Journal for Stepmoms (1)
  • journaling (2)
  • Kim Olver (1)
  • love for grown-ups (1)
  • marriage (3)
  • marry (1)
  • marrying (1)
  • mediation (2)
  • mediators (1)
  • merging two families (1)
  • National Stepfamily Day (3)
  • national stepfamily day foundation (1)
  • national stepfamily summit (2)
  • Northern Virginia Mediation Service (2)
  • para-kin.com (1)
  • post divorce (1)
  • professional mediation (1)
  • relationship questions (1)
  • remarriage (19)
  • remarriage journey (3)
  • remarriage works (1)
  • remarriages (3)
  • RemarriageWorks (4)
  • remarried (17)
  • remarried with kids (1)
  • remarry (3)
  • remarrying (4)
  • remarrying brides (2)
  • second honeymoon (1)
  • second marriage (2)
  • second marriages (1)
  • second wedding (5)
  • second wedding invitations (2)
  • second weddings (1)
  • shared joint custody (1)
  • stepbrother (1)
  • stepchild (1)
  • stepchildren (5)
  • stepdad (1)
  • stepdads (1)
  • stepdaughter (1)
  • stepfamilies (14)
  • stepfamilies with special needs kids (1)
  • stepfamily (24)
  • stepfamily coach (1)
  • stepfamily counseling (1)
  • stepfamily counselor (2)
  • stepfamily experience (1)
  • stepfamily issues (1)
  • stepfamily life (2)
  • stepfamily meeting (1)
  • stepfamily names (1)
  • stepfamily relationships (2)
  • stepfamily support group (1)
  • stepfamily terms (1)
  • stepfamily with a special needs child (1)
  • stepfathers (2)
  • step-grandma (1)
  • step-grandparents (2)
  • stepkids (1)
  • stepmom (6)
  • stepmoms (6)
  • stepmom's (1)
  • Stepmom's Toolbox (2)
  • stepmoms-to-be (1)
  • stepmother (3)
  • stepmotherhood (1)
  • stepmothers (6)
  • stepparent (2)
  • stepparenting (2)
  • stepparents (2)
  • stepson (1)
  • stepsons (1)
  • stepson's (1)
  • the garter brides (1)
  • therapist (1)
  • wedding invitation (1)
  • wedding invitation wording (1)
  • wedding invitations (1)
  • wedding invite (1)
  • wedding invite wording blending (1)
  • weddings and children (1)
  • widowed (2)
  • widowhood (2)
  • Yaffa Balsam (1)

Archive

  • October 2011 (2)
  • September 2011 (4)
  • August 2011 (3)
  • July 2011 (3)
  • June 2011 (2)
  • April 2011 (1)
  • March 2011 (1)
  • February 2011 (3)
  • January 2011 (2)
  • December 2010 (1)

Tell Us About the Details of Your Second Wedding

1. How much did you spend on your second wedding?

$0 - 1,000
$1,001 - 5,000
$5,001 - 10,000
$10,001 - 20,000
$20,001 or more

 

Here's What You're Saying

“I find your site extremely helpful and resourceful in dealing with the many and daily issues of parenting, co-parenting and life issues that come along.” –J.P.

“I love the information you all provide. The magazine was so helpful in trying to navigate the remarriage with kids territory. Thank you for all of your information and inspiration you provide.” –K.W.

“Have I mentioned HOW MUCH I love your site?!?!? It's really cool. . . . I'm getting married to a man that has two kiddos, and it's quite a lifestyle change for me!” –M.M.

RemarriageWorks Book Giveaway

My Bonus Mom, Taking the Step out of Stepmom shows children who come from divorced families that a positive attitude can lead to a very happy outcome, thereby springing open the hearts and minds of children to accept their own "bonus" moms and dads.


reMarriage Twitter Feed

Freemont Mortgage