Discusses the role of the therapist in co-mediation of a divorce with a lawyer. Includes lawyer's expectations, differences from couple therapy, couples' expectations, kinds of appropriate and effective interventions, and creative mediation techniques. Demonstrates how two professionals can build a satisfying professional relationship. (Author/ABL)

Presents a theoretical model that focuses attention on the multiple arenas of life that are disrupted by divorce, the emotional stages of divorce, and the interpersonal dynamics of separating couples. Discusses the implications of these factors for strategically planning and carrying out the mediation process. (Author/ABB)

Describes the importance of a good working relationship between lawyers and divorce counselors. Discusses the lawyer's and counselor's roles in terms of predivorce therapy, confidentiality settlement and litigation, and the post-litigation period. A cooperative interdisciplinary approach can help divorcing spouses and their children adjust. (JAC)

Within the past decade, the field of marriage and family therapy has mushroomed. As a new and emerging professional specialization, marriage and family therapy is subject to control struggles as well as the proliferation of training modalities. This monograph, written for counselor education faculty, students, and family therapists, provides…

This personal essay highlights a disturbing trend in the increasing divorce rates not only in Nigerian society, but also across the entire globe. The paper notes many cultural differences between how Nigerian society and the Western world perceive divorce, emphasizing that, worldwide, children are always the victims. Of particular concern is the…