Parents Forever: Legal Issues and the Role of Mediation in Divorce Educator Guide

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This is part of the Parents Forever curriculum developed for divorcing and never-been-married parents. It discusses how to teach parents about pertaining laws and the legal process of divorce. It is intended for educators using the Parents Forever curriculum.

Contents

• Introduction
• Components of the Curriculum
• Using the Curriculum
• To All PARENTS FOREVER Educators
• Main Points of This Session
• Purpose of This Session

Methods of Dispute Resolution

• Methods of Dispute Resolution

The Legal Process

• How to Select an Attorney
• The Retainer: How Much Do I Pay My Attorney?
• Custody, Visitation, Maintenance, and Child Support
• What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
• Legal Process and Procedure

Mediation

• What Is Mediation?
• What Mediation Does
• How to Find a Mediator
• The Ins and Outs of Mediation
• In What Situations Might Mediation Not Work?

Conclusion

Appendix 1

• Glossary of Legal Terms

Appendix 2

• References

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