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Divorce mediation is meant to create space for resolution — but when you’re sitting across from a controlling or confrontational ex, that space can quickly feel anything but neutral. This article offers trauma-aware strategies to help you prepare, stay grounded, and protect your peace throughout the mediation process. Learn how to set clear goals, recognize manipulative patterns, and maintain your composure, even when the other party thrives on control.

Divorce is both emotionally and financially challenging. One of the most crucial steps in the process is negotiating a fair and reasonable separation agreement that protects your future financial position. In this blog, we’ll guide you through essential aspects such as financial disclosure, divorce financial analysis, and proposal development. At Forensic Coercive Control Solutions , our team, led by Trish (MBA) and her associate (CFA Charter Holder), provides expert support

In my previous post I discussed the importance of determining what matters most to your ex and what drives your ex’s behavior and decisions. This is only step one, step two is demonstrating that you understand what is important to your ex, in order to gain your ex’s trust. In his book, Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It© Chris Voss talks about the concept of Tactical Empathy and how it is a crucial element in successful negotiations. Let’

Our brains have been designed to steer us towards pleasure and away from pain. Most of us do whatever possible to avoid any type of conflict or criticism. Consequently, when we are about to deliver bad news or have a difficult discussion, most of us will start the conversation beating around the bush, trying to smooth the other party over and trying to make what you are about to say a little less painful. We are deathly afraid of drawing any more attention to the negative tha

“Though the intensity may differ from person to person, you can be sure that everyone you meet is driven by two primal urges: the need to feel safe and secure, and the need to feel in control. If you satisfy those drives, you’re in the door” - Chris Voss, Never Split the Difference© My husband met Chris Voss a few years ago at the 2016 AFP Finance & Treasury Conference where Chris Voss was sharing excerpts from his newly released book Never Split The Difference: Negotiating