All posts by Fran Brochstein, J. D.
When Immigration Issues Arise in Family Law Mediation with Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joined Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com on this YouTube episode to discuss how immigration issues might impact mediation – and that there is no fear for the participants in the mediation when the immigration status in unclear. The video touches also on the issues of relocation […]
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Custody Geographic Restrictions in Mediation with Fran Brochstein
In this YouTube episode Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joins Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to cover the most important aspects of geographic restriction – a clause in parenting plan and/or court order which says where a custodial parent with a child might live and freely move within. You can see […]
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Mediating Disputes Over Kids During Covid-19 with Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein with Mac and Natalia expands on different topics connected with how the families are affected by Covid-19 and how it intersects with the visitation schedules as well as parental rights. We see different scenarios and ways to deal with some of the most troubling issues the parents strive […]
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Mediating Disputes Over Kids During Back to School
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7 Realities on What it’s Like to be a Divorced or Separated Parent With Kids
Lawyer and Mediator Fran Brochstein, of Familylaw4u.com, discusses with Mac and Natalia from OPLawyes.org and InstantMediations.com on video, 7 legal realities of what it’s like to be the divorced or separated parents of children. These 7 points include: 1. You will not have the children for all holidays. 2. You […]
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Things Judges Consider in a Child Custody Case
Fran Brochstein of Familylaw4u.com joins with Mac and Natalia of OPLawyers.org to cover some basic things they’ve seen judge consider when deciding custody cases. Parents sometimes find out the hard way that custody battles usually turn into which parent can present better evidence to make the other parent look more […]
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How to Mediate Online When Domestic Violence is Alleged with Fran Brochstein
Mediator Fran Brochstein of familylaw4u.com discusses the important topic of family violence, especially when it connects with mediation and negotiation, and especially when kids are involved between divorcing or separating parties. If in the United States and are (or someone you know is) a victim of family violence, please visit […]
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PART 2: Hints Pro Ses (Non-lawyers) Should Remember When Attending Mediation
Attorney and Mediator Fran Brochstein of familylaw4u.com returns to discuss more hints nonlawyers should know when they go mediate, including: 1. come ready to negotiate/ say what you want/ prioritize issues; 2. parties control sessions/ be patient; 3. remember that Judges love mediation; 4. qualify mediators / research your mediator […]
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PART 1: Hints Pro Ses (Non-lawyers) Should Remember When Attenting Mediation
Fran Brochstein, a Texas-based mediator at familylaw4u.com, discusses common hints for people who don’t have lawyers: 1. Mediations are binding. 2. You’ll need to “paper” the case yourself; mediators typically do not do this act. 3. Research the law and talk to a lawyer. 4. Mediator is not your lawyer; […]
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Pet Mediations, Sharing Custody Of Meow Meow With Fran Brochstein
Mediating pet disputes happens more frequently these days. Mediator Fran Brochstein of familylaw4u.com shares her experiences in mediating cases involving pets, especially in divorce and separation type of family law cases.
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Pro Se Patterns Seen in Family Law Mediations After 3 Decades
Family law attorney and mediator Fran Brochstein of familylaw4u.com shares some insights on mediations, especially on mediations with Pro Se (no lawyers) couples facing separation and divorce. __.
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What Kinds of Cases Can Be Resolved at Mediation Without Lawyers?
Mac and Natalia of InstantMediations and Tye of Cfmediationcenter.com discuss some cases frequently worked out at mediation without attorneys representing their clients. Some of those case types are: Family Law cases (Dissolution of Marriage Paternity Modification of Time-Sharing / Child Support Small Claims cases: Debt Collection Residential Property Insurance Cases: […]
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March 2021 Decision-Making in Mediations – A Book Review
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4u.com at Fran@Familylaw4u.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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February 2021 Negotiations in Mediations
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4u.com at Fran@Familylaw4u.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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January 2021 Tips by Fran – New Year Reflections on Zoom Mediations After 2020
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4u.com at Fran@Familylaw4u.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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December 2020 Tips by Fran – Mediator Communications
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4u.com at Fran@Familylaw4u.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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November 2020 Tips by Fran
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4u.com at Fran@Familylaw4you.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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October 2020 Tips by Fran: Domestic Violence in Mediations
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4u.com at Fran@Familylaw4you.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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September 2020 Mediation Tips by Fran
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4you.com at Fran@Familylaw4you.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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August 2020 Mediation Tips by Fran
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4you.com at Fran@Familylaw4you.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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June 2020 Mediation Tips by Fran
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4you.com at Fran@Familylaw4you.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, […]
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