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A Letter for Mom on Mother’s Day

May 4, 2022

This article was written by Ali Mother’s Day is coming up & this year I wanted to make it extra special for my mom. Moms should be celebrated every day, but let’s face it. Being a mom is a thankless job most of the time. They always say once you have kids, you have them…

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How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide

April 19, 2022

This article was written by Freya Robbins April is child abuse awareness month; you might be asking yourself what does this have to do with divorce? Or I don’t have kids why is this relevant to me? The fact of the matter is that even if you don’t have your own children, you know a…

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How To Keep Things LIT in Your Marriage

April 12, 2022

This article was written by Freya Robbins Whether you have been married for 6 months or 20 years, in every relationship, in every marriage there are ups and downs, good times and bad times. So, what do you do when things aren’t so great, when the honeymoon phase is over, and the day-to-day routines get…

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What Does The Wife Get In The Divorce?

Video | Ask the Mediator: What Does the Wife Get in a Divorce?

March 29, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Freya Robbins:           You’re watching this and you’re saying to yourself, “What’s a wife entitled to?” My response to that is, what’s a wife and what’s a husband entitled to? Because in mediation, we’re working with two…

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How Do I Talk To My Children About Divorce?

Video | Ask The Mediator: How Do I Talk to my Children About Divorce?

March 22, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Freya Robbins:                  One of the questions people often ask me is, “How do you tell your children that you’re going to divorce?” I know that’s a difficult one. I think, first of all, it’s important that…

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First Holiday Divorced Or Separated

Video | First Holiday Divorced or Separated

March 15, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Speaker 1:                           The holidays are near and for many, these are exciting and joyful times. For others, this time of year can be overwhelming, particularly for newly separated or divorced individuals who are experiencing the holiday…

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Feeling Overwhelmed Thinking About Divorce

Video | Feeling Overwhelmed Thinking About Divorce

March 8, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Speaker 1:           Do you feel unprepared or even uncertain about whether you should mend your relationship or end it? The emotional step of deciding to pursue a divorce is the first and most difficult step. You’re…

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How To Fix Marriage Problems

How to Fix Marriage Problems

March 2, 2022

This article was written by Freya Robbins How does someone fix marriage problems? Is it something you can ignore, and it will just get better in time? Is it something you can Google and get the answers to magically? Or maybe if you post about it on Facebook or other social media platforms someone out…

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I Want A Divorce

Video | I Want a Divorce

March 1, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Speaker 1:           At Zollinger Mediation, we help your family navigate all issues, no matter how simple or complex they may be. Our team is specialized in helping you and your partner discuss and develop a plan…

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How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In Florida

Video | How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce in Florida?

February 22, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Speaker 1:           Well, it’s hard to tell. I had one couple in for a weekend. We worked all day Saturday and all day Sunday. They were really done in the weekend, in terms of the mediation…

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Holiday Heartaches Why Does Valentine’s Day Cause Breakups And Can We Stop It

Video | Why does Valentine’s Day Cause Breakups?

February 15, 2022

This was originally posted in 2021 but it is still timely so we are sharing it with you again. If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Freya Robbins:                  Hi, this is Freya Robbins coming to you from Zollinger Mediation, and next week is…

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How To Start Dating After Divorce

Video | How to Start Dating After Divorce

February 11, 2022

“What advice would you give to couples who are newly divorced during this holiday, Valentine’s Day? To people who are new in the dating scene after being divorced.” If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll to the bottom of the page. Valentine’s day is a big holiday. It’s…

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Divorce Is Never Easy Divorce With A Mediator

Video | Divorce Is Never Easy: Divorce With A Mediator

February 8, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Speaker 1:           Divorce is never easy but working with one of our trained mediators can help preserve your family unit, all for a fraction of the cost and when working with an attorney. At Zollinger Mediation,…

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Valentines Day Love Message

February 1, 2022

This article was written by Freya Robbins Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and there can be a lot of pressure to make it perfect, get the right flowers, pick up the right chocolate, write the perfect Valentine’s Day love letter. If you get down to it, there have been wars fought over love. Have…

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How To Get A Divorce

Video | How To Get a Divorce

February 1, 2022
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What Is Mediation?

Video | What is Mediation?

January 26, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Kate Marcotte:                  Hi. I’m Kate Marcotte, and I’m a mediator with Zollinger Mediation. I’m often asked the question, “What is mediation?” Mediation is a private and privileged process where a neutral third person called a mediator…

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When Business Gets Personal: Covering Your Assets In Divorce

Video | When Business Gets Personal: Covering your Assets in Divorce

January 19, 2022

If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Freya Robbins:                  Hi, I’m Freya Robbins with Zollinger Mediation, and I am here today to talk to you about when business gets personal, covering your assets. It’s unlikely that you expected to be faced with a…

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I Love You, Always and Forever

January 10, 2022

This article was written by Freya Robbins What are some of the special ways you let those that you love, know that you love them? Do you leave notes under pillows and in lunchboxes? Do you plan surprises? Write poems? Fill her gas tank? Make his favorite meal? There are many ways to honor our…

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A New Year A New You

January 4, 2022

This article was written by Freya Robbins I know, every year you hear it. Let’s get going, get up off your butt and move. Make some changes, lose weight, quit smoking, quit drinking, quit cussing, work out more, stop speeding, eat healthier, be better disciplined, make more money, clean up the clutter around you, write…

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Why it Pays to Communicate

November 23, 2021

This article was written by Freya Robbins You may be asking yourself why you should even try anymore to make it work with this relationship. You believe that you have earnestly put in the time and effort, you have recommended and or tried counseling, and talking to your spouse but regardless of the methods and…

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