Author Archives: G.A. Napier

Alliance Peacemaking: Conflict Coach

Posted on January 24, 2018 by G.A. Napier

I have benefited immensely from the alternative conflict resolution training offered by Alliance Peacemaking. Even though I am already a certified Family and Divorce Mediator in Kentucky, I have sharpened skills, gained insights, and adopted some effective approaches through the … Continue reading →

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Divorcing Without a Lawyer: Mediation

Posted on January 19, 2018 by G.A. Napier

As a supplement to my first post on Divorcing Without a Lawyer, I wanted to offer another cost saving approach when you do not or cannot pay for a lawyer. A good, qualified family law mediator can help avoid some … Continue reading →

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Divorcing Without a Lawyer

Posted on January 17, 2018 by G.A. Napier

Many people get divorced without hiring a lawyer. This is perfectly legitimate and it might save a whole lot of money. Those who are likely candidates for going the self-help route are those couples who are in entire agreement on … Continue reading →

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Family Law, Mediation, and so much more

Posted on September 6, 2017 by G.A. Napier

Family law encompasses a wider array of services beyond divorce, legal separation, child custody, timeshare and child support. I provide high quality and affordable family mediation services. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in both domestic and international adoptions and I … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence & Mediation

Posted on June 29, 2017 by G.A. Napier

Often, this two-step mediation process will be the first experience each party has had with resolving a conflict without the burden of powering up or giving in. Continue reading →

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Next Gen. Mediation

Posted on June 14, 2017 by G.A. Napier

There is a better model of mediation! Continue reading →

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Affordable Mediation

Posted on May 22, 2017 by G.A. Napier

I apologize for the redundancy, but I realized my last post that addressed the issue of affordable medation was quite long and so some may not have gotten to the important part. So far as I know, I am the … Continue reading →

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How Mediation can be like MMA

Posted on April 14, 2017 by G.A. Napier

I know, you thought I was talking about Mixed Martial Arts. And, truth be told, I have seen some mediations that wanted to go the route of verbal MMA. But, even that can be turned to a productive session. Actually, … Continue reading →

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Predictable Litigation Results

Posted on March 1, 2017 by G.A. Napier

The results from litigating always fall into one of two outcomes: either one party wins and the other loses or both parties lose. This is because litigation is an adversarial process where parties seek to beat one another. And, both … Continue reading →

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Christmas Conflict

Posted on November 14, 2016 by G.A. Napier

The words Christmas and conflict really do not belong together and yet, the holidays seem to offer lots of opportunities for conflict. Family members come together, expectations run high. Time runs low. Stresses increase. It is an odd thing that … Continue reading →

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