Akiona Law Podcast

In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with certified divorce financial analyst, former president of King County Collaborative Law, attorney Kristyna Larch. We untangle the threads of two major mediation styles: shuttle and facilitative. We also explored the diverse team that can support a successful mediation journey.

In this episode of the Akiona Law podcast, Lani speaks with family mediator, co-parenting specialist and Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law, attorney Elisa Kisselburg. We delve into the world of conflict resolution in family law matters such as divorce, separation and unmarried parents(aka paternity matters), exploring the two main pathways: litigation and mediation. What are the key difference between these approaches? When is one preferable to the other? And how can you determine which path is right for your needs and the needs of you and and/or your family? 

 In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani chats with former family law litigator Susan Guthrie, a nationally recognized mediator/divorce lawyer. She's teamed up with mediation legend Woody Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy. Susan and Lani believe in finding a way to settle things without going to court. They discuss how a mediated agreement is much better for families in the long run. 

In this episode, Lani speaks with Caroline Pak, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Divorce and Transitions Coach, who helps people going through divorce navigate the financial and emotional challenges of the process.

In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with mental health counselor, author, and domestic violence survivor, Kate Mageau about how she used her own experience with domestic violence to help others.
 Find Kate Mageau here : www.katemageau.com

National Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Violence Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/fastfact.html

In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with mental health counselor, author, and domestic violence survivor, Kate Mageau about how she used her own experience with domestic violence to help others.
Find Kate Mageau here : www.katemageau.com

National Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Violence Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/fastfact.html

In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with Certified Divorce Lending Professional ("CDLP") and former tax attorney, Mihaella Bayla about how involving a CDLP during the divorce process helps divorcing homeowners make informed decisions and avoid costly pitfalls regarding their mortgage financing options during and after divorce.

In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with divorce mediator, Kathleen Royer. She speaks about the need for divorcing couples especially those who have children, to engage in problem-solving rather than being adversaries. Lani and Kathleen discuss the importance of good communication and planning to create an effective coparenting team.

Co-parenting is hard in any circumstance, and co-parenting with someone who chooses to pursue conflict over resolution may seem downright impossible. In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter of the High Conflict Institute about how to use BIFF (brief, informative, friendly, firm) in communications with a high-conflict co-parent.

How my parent’s divorce influenced my career path into Collaborative Divorce.