Books on Divorce Mediation & Collaborative Processes

These help explain how mediation and collaborative divorce work and how to reach amicable agreements:

1. A Guide to Divorce Mediation: How to Reach a Fair, Legal Settlement at a Fraction of the Cost — Gary J. Friedman — solid, practical mediation guide.

2. Collaborative Law: Achieving Effective Resolution in Divorce Without Litigation — Pauline H. Tesler, JD — widely recommended for understanding collaborative divorce principles.

3. A Clear and Easy Guide to Collaborative Divorce — Jeremy S. Gaies — straightforward and accessible.

4. The Collaborative Divorce Advantage — John Hoelle, Kevin Worthley & Peter Fabish — emphasizes protecting children and reducing conflict.

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Connecticut / Family Law‑Oriented Resources

These are especially helpful for legal context (including CT practice and divorce law):

1. LexisNexis Practice Guide: Connecticut Family Law — comprehensive practitioner resource covering divorce, custody, mediation and more.
   (Best for attorneys or deeply legal perspectives but very useful for professionals.)

2. Divorce & Separation, A Practical Guide to Making Smart Decisions — Lili A. Vasileff & Rosemarie Ferrante — practical guidance for decision‑making.
   (Not CT‑specific but useful in mediation and decision planning.)

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Top Co‑Parenting & Parenting Through Divorce Books

These focus on healthy co‑parenting and supporting kids through change:

1. Two Homes, One Childhood: A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime — Robert E. Emery — parenting plan and co‑parenting guidance rooted in psychology.

2. The Co‑Parenting Handbook: Raising Well‑Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults — Karen Bonnell & Kristin Little — friendly and practical (often recommended by therapists/co‑parents).

3. The Co‑Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go of Conflict After a Difficult Divorce — Elizabeth Thayer & Jeffrey Zimmerman — focuses on reducing conflict and cooperation.

4. Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids — Christina McGhee — addresses real‑world parenting post‑divorce.

 

PODCASTS

1. Coparenting Beyond Conflict: High‑Conflict Divorce and Custody Strategies

A supportive, practical podcast that helps parents and co‑parents navigate separation, co‑parenting communication, and high‑conflict situations with real strategies and expert insight. Topics include parallel parenting tools, boundary setting, and conflict de‑escalation — often with guests in psychology, coaching, and family law.

2. Separation, Divorce, and Parenting Apart Podcast

Hosted by a professional family mediator, this show offers compassionate, actionable guidance on separation, divorce, co‑parenting, and emotional healing. It’s especially good for listening to before or during mediation to reduce conflict and focus on solutions.

3. The Divorce & Beyond® Podcast

A podcast featuring in‑depth discussions about divorce, mediation, and emotional transition. Episodes often include experienced attorneys, mediators, and specialists who provide tools for clearer communication, empowered decision‑making, and personal growth through and after the legal process.

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