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Expert Profile: Melanie Nathan

Expertise:  As a Mediator with a high settlement record, I am able to answer questions about negotiation, strategy, mediation, how to choose a divorce lawyer, choices and paths to take when embarking upon a family law matter. Also able to give extensive and creative co-parenting solutions. Custody, division of property, child support, spousal support, divorce process and procedure, in a neutral and non advisory fashion. I am unable to give direct legal advice on the internet and hope that all answers are viewed in the context of the limitations of this type of forum. I will endeavor however to provide an informative answer that is educational by nature. I have developed a unique form of Family Law Mediation and document assistance and provide my services through the Company I founded in 2000, PRIVATE COURTS. I utilize my experience as a divorce coach. Most people do not know what this is and you can read about it on my website at: http://www.privatecourts.com/divorcecoaching.html I draw your attention to this because it may be a good idea to recommend this newish modality to persons going through divorce. Please do not ask questions if you do not intend checking to see them. Also rating the answers is helpful to the expert and to other questiners. Thanks for your understanding. PLEASE IF YOU ASK A QUESTION COME BACK AND CHECK THE ANSWER - EXPERTS TAKE A LOT OF TME DOING THIS SERVICE AND ITS DEMORALIZING IF YOU DONT READ THE ANSWERS...THANKS.

Experience in the area
Twenty five years as a lawyer, business owner, and mediator.

Organizations
VP on Board of Fair Housing of Marin. (FHOM) Various ADR Panels and membership organizations. See website fr details www.privatecourts.com

Education/Credentials
BA and LL.B degrees.

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What do you like about this subject?  I like that people have alternatives that embrace non-litigious options. As hard as divorce may be, it can be seen as an opportunity - one where parents can focus on their children, become more observant and involved as parents. The big challenge is to co-parent well!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I hope to write a book about my unique mediation techniques. I hope to license my method so more people can do what I do. I would love to speak to groups to provide insight into how one can have a cost free 'legally safe life.'
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  I believe divorce should not even happen through the 'Court system.' The 'Justice system' for family law, collapsed a long while back and all we have left is a court system that often does not serve the needs of our families.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Mediate first - be prepared to be honest, in absolute good faith, to provide full disclosure and to compromise and you will come out a winner.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1340
Knowledge   9.91   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.93   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.95   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)		1
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)		185
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User Comments
Thank you so much. We will make an appointment with a local attorney at once to discuss the issue. Kind regards for your time and advice.
(Tammy on 10/24/08)
Thanks so much for your feedback! I'll look into getting a local lawyer as you suggested.
(Jenn on 10/19/08)
This has really helped. She suggested a couple of things that I did not think of . Thank You for your help!
(April on 08/25/08)
Melanie, I found your information very helpful because it made me feel more comfortable about what I said to my child's fathers mother. After saying n
(layde on 08/02/08)
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Recent Answers from Melanie Nathan
2008-11-12  divorce:  It is not your husband's attorney's job to collect for you, he is correct; in any event he was not your attorney. You can hire another attorney that can represent you to send your ex and/or his attorney...
2008-10-24  no show parenting:  It is difficult to give a direct answer without knowing your State - to see which State law applies. However if this is a pattern of behavior, you can go back to the court and file for a modification...
2008-10-22  divorce withdraw and mediation agreement:  This is not an easy question to answer. Depending on what State you live in there may be certain procedures to take to make a mediation agreement a binding agreement, without which it is not binding. Mostly...
2008-10-21  child custody:  I cannot give you advice directly on this. One never knows what a person like his father will do over time. However if I were in your situation I would probably "let sleeping dogs lie" sorry for the saying...
2008-10-20  Visitation:  Where did they live at time of divorce / where was the current agreememt mad an order of Court? That would help. There is not enough information for me to assist with a full answer as when it come to...
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