Divorce and The Biggest Mediation Mistakes to Avoid with Mediator and Former Judge Hon. Michele Lowrance

About this episode

The episode discusses the biggest mediation mistakes to avoid during divorce, featuring insights from retired Judge Michele Lowrance.

Biggest Mediation Mistakes to Avoid: After decades on the bench, retired Judge Michele Lowrance has seen firsthand what truly destroys families during divorce—and it isn't always what you think. Don't miss out on the $50 Divorce Crash Course In this powerful episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea Rappaport and Morgan L. Stogsdill sit down with the Honorable Michele Lowrance, retired domestic relations judge, nationally recognized mediator, author of The Good Karma Divorce , and one of the leading voices in family law and divorce mediation. Together, they explore why mediation is often a better path than litigation, what happens to families when conflict escalates into court battles, and how parents can protect their children while navigating one of life's most painful transitions. Judge Lowrance shares the science behind emotional decision-making, the impact of divorce conflict on children, why the right mediator can make or break your case, and how even high-conflict couples can find a path toward resolution. If you're preparing for mediation, considering litigation, or simply trying to make better decisions during your divorce, this episode is a must-listen. In This…

People in this episode

Hosts: Morgan Stogsdill, Andrea Rappaport

Guest: Hon. Michele Lowrance

Topics covered

• mediation
• divorce
• family law
• emotional decision-making
• children and divorce
• conflict resolution

Keywords

• mediation mistakes
• divorce
• family conflict
• emotional impact
• children
• litigation
• resolution

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Good Karma Divorce

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