This week, Stacy is joined by divorce and family mediator, Rachel Green. Rachel focusses on the importance of communication not only for a happy marriage, but also for a happy divorce. Mediation is a process for resolving disputes by which an independent mediator assists the parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory settlement. It is an extension of the parties’ own negotiations and is sometimes referred to as a "supercharged negotiation."   In this episode, you will gain insight on:   Couples who lack communication in the mediation process

incorporating your attorney in mediation

Three ways to know if mediation is right for you

How Rachel mediates cases when one of the spouses has been a victim of domestic violence

What ‘Shuttle diplomacy’ means

Some of the mistakes Rachel sees women make as they go through the divorce process