Mediation Moments
If you want to read the transcript instead of watching the video, please scroll below the video. Video Transcript: Freya Robbins: Hello. You know what? I just found out that May 17th is our new filing day. So we have an extension this year for families who are filing their individual taxes. You have an…
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Despite what Hallmark and Macy’s would have us believe, the holidays can be a source of pain and sadness for many of us who have experienced hurt and loss in our lives and families. In this article, Freya explores some of these emotions stirred up by the concept of going “home” for the holidays and…
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We all want our relationships to be a source of strength, a place in our lives where we can “recharge our battery” and get built up to go back out and face the world again. But what if yours is more of a drain? Couples who mesh well, intuitively understand each other and naturally desire…
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As a CDFA™, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst I specialize in helping people see their financial situations clearly both for the present and for the future. I understand that when we get to the end of a relationship, we just want it over. Generally and understandably, that is because we find it painful to remain in a…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins There are a lot of extreme fundamental differences between the private mediation process and litigated divorce. The good news is that the option is almost entirely up to you. Note: If your case involves any kind of domestic violence or child abuse your case belongs in the hands of…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Are you considering it may be time to trade in that Old Jalopy? Are you thinking an updated model may help you get more mileage out of your relationship? Is the engine of your relationship misfiring? Relationships can be a little like cars. We love the bright and…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Interestingly enough, in today’s Google accessible world, mediation is still relatively novel and little known to the general population. So I often find that people have questions about what I do and why I do it. Mediation is an effective alternative to a courtroom dispute. It is being…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins First, before we ever bring the dreaded D word into the discussion, I would hope you two are talking. It would be wise to reach out to a competent counselor, marriage mediator, pastor or close mutual friend, to help facilitate you making an earnest effort to communicate whatever…
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There are a lot of things that can add stress to a marriage. One thing that if left unchecked can absolutely destroy a fundamentally solid marriage is caring for a child with special needs. Freya’s first hand experience with this offers unique insight into how you can nurture your marriage and keep communication lines open…
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The first and most fundamental thing we try to get across in any mediation where children are involved, is that this process: the divorce process, is no longer about you and your spouse and who did what and why the marriage failed. It is now about your children. They did not get a choice in…
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Couples fight over a lot of different things, but nothing is more commonly the source of tension than money. Many, many divorces cite money trouble as one of the main causes. Sometimes that stems from there just not being enough of it, but there are a lot of other nuances to how couples handle their…
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Valentine’s day is supposed to be a source of joy and celebration as a couple. Far too often, it becomes the exact opposite! What causes this disparate results? Uncommunicated, unrealized and unfulfilled expectations. In reality, these are exactly what we see destroy relationship after relationship. We don’t seem to understand that our idea of the…
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Published in West Coast Woman’s Magazine, November 2011 The holidays can be especially difficult for the newly divorced! How do you handle the loneliness, the change in family traditions, and family get togethers? 1. Expand Your Support System As we move through the divorce process, often because of feelings of failure, loss of being a couple, and…
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Published February, 2009 – Sarasota Magazine Zollinger Mediation – The Positive Alternative As tough economic times affect marriages everywhere, the divorce process is changing. Divorces are on the increase, and 95 percent of cases are settled prior to a judge deciding the outcome. Yes, this means yours, too, can be resolved without emotional and financial devastation. Professional…
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Published February, 2009 – SRQ Magazine Zollinger Mediation & Divorce Financial AnalysisFreya Robbins, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Mediator As a mediator, how do you help couples face the financial realities of divorce ? I start with the couple – together, if possible. I am an advocate for both of them. A separating couple needs…
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Published February, 2009 – SRQ Magazine as written by Su Byron Freya Robbins, CDFA, specializes in helping people see clearly. No, she’s not an ophthalmologist! Zollinger is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, CDFA. For the past six years, she has guided divorcing couples through the divorce process and…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Amicable Divorce, A Myth? According to Lauren Howard, a Clinical Social Worker with a private psychotherapy practice in New York City, amicable divorce is a myth. While I can align conceptually with a few points that she makes, for the most part, I disagree with her point of…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins One could think that there is not much important to consider about insurance. But then again, there might be much to consider, if you stop and think about how your future might be impacted. Insurance is, after all, insurance. Not to be redundant, but to remind you that…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins Tax Considerations in Divorce Do you suffer from tax information avoidance? Not many of us enjoy delving into the particulars of taxes, but this knowledge could be helpful to you if you are considering divorce. This article is not meant to take the place of tax advice, so…
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This article was written by Freya Robbins This subject is near and dear to our heart, especially if we have been raised by our mother in a single parent home. This is not to disrespect or put down the fathers and step-fathers who have been available to their children, as we all know there are…
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