Mediating Conflict,
Embracing Peace
How Can You Prepare For A Successful Mediation? Mediation offers a chance to resolve disputes without going to court. Proper preparation is crucial to ensure a productive session. Below is a checklist of what to bring to mediation and what to be ready to discuss...
In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks with Jacinta Gallant, Canadian collaborative lawyer, mediator, and educator. We discuss insight meditation and how it offers a powerful alternative to traditional negotiation or litigation....
In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks with Parenting Coordinator, Caroline Plummer. Caroline is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and serves on the board of the Washington Chapter of the AFCC (Association of Family and...
The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful region known for its stunning scenery, vibrant cities, and strong sense of community. Here in Washington state, families come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes, legal guidance is needed to navigate the complexities of family...
In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks to collaborative divorce attorney and mediator, Gwen Mathewson. Gwen is a past president of King County Collaborative Law and member of Collaborative Professionals of Washington. She is also a...
In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks with lawyer, book author, certified financial planner, certified divorce financial analyst, and certified QDRO specialist Marques Lang of Pacific Northwest QDRO, LLC. Lani and Marques cut through...
In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with collaborative divorce attorney Leigh Noffsinger. In 2022 Leigh launched a training curriculum -- complete with comprehensive templates, checklists, and client handouts -- to support collaborative divorce...
Collaborative divorce and mediation are two ways for couples to legalize a separation without going to court. While both methods aim to help couples reach agreements amicably, there are key differences between them. Before quickly opting for one choice or the other, a...
In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with certified divorce financial analyst, former president of King County Collaborative Law, attorney Kristyna Larch. We untangle the threads of two major mediation styles: shuttle and facilitative. We also...
In this episode of the Akiona Law podcast, Lani speaks with family mediator, co-parenting specialist and Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law, attorney Elisa Kisselburg. We delve into the world of conflict resolution in family law matters such as divorce,...