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EP:175 Breaking the Cycle: How Mediation Keeps Fathers in Their Children's Lives


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Joe Dillon, a divorce mediator with 28 years of experience, shares his expertise on helping couples navigate divorce without lawyers through direct negotiation and financial discovery, keeping proceedings amicable and out of the court system.

• Importance of gathering complete financial information before making decisions about support and custody
• Why mediation achieves a 98% resolution rate compared to the industry average of 70%
• How "parallel parenting" offers an effective alternative when co-parents struggle to communicate directly
• Benefits of separate room or virtual mediation for high-conflict cases
• Ways fathers can effectively advocate for custody rights through strategic communication
• Understanding the dramatic cost difference between mediated and litigated divorces
• How children interpret parental conflict and why keeping them out of courtrooms matters
• Techniques for redirecting emotionally charged conversations toward productive solutions

If you're considering divorce or struggling with co-parenting issues, visit equitablemediationcom to access resources, guides, and information about the mediation process, or schedule a free consultation to see if mediation is right for your situation.


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