TWC Presenting Divorce 101: Mediation or Negotiation

Context, Tips and Strategies on How to Settle your Divorce Case Out of Court using Mediation or Negotiation For over 34 years, Attorney and Mediator Patti Philipse has focused exclusively on negotiating and mediating out-of-court divorce, custody, and support settlements. She practices law exclusively in Virginia and does not practice in Maryland or the District of Columbia. In this program, Patti: • Provides practical information on how to establish a separation and process a divorce. • Describes and compares different methods of reaching an out-of-court settlement using mediation, negotiation and/or collaboration techniques. • Offers strategies that will allow you to effectively prepare for your settlement discussions. • Provides tips and recommendations to keep your settlement discussions productive and efficient. • Please note that one section of this program (total 6 sections) is Virginia-specific and not applicable to DC or MD residents. Things to know: • Register early • A minimum of 5 participants is required for workshop. • If under 5 people show up for the workshop, the presenter has the option to cancel the session. PLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA, VA