Mediating Conflict,
Embracing Peace
In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani "Lani" Akiona welcomes Meg Gluckman, a seasoned divorce and co-parenting coach and host of the "Welcome to the Other Side" podcast. Meg shares invaluable insights on how coaching can equip you with the tools to...
On average, divorce mediation takes between two and six months. Most cases require three to five sessions, each lasting one to two hours. If both spouses come prepared and open to negotiation, the process may take just a few weeks. However, if major disagreements...
In this episode, of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks with Jennifer Lee, AWMA, AIF, founding partner of Modern Wealth and author of "Squeeze the Juice: Live with Purpose, then Leave a Legacy." Jennifer's book is an anecdotal, approachable, and...
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...