Kristen G. Lyndaker, Esq., LMSW - Mediation & Collaborative Law
Kristen G. Lyndaker, Esq., LMSW

Kristen G. Lyndaker, Esq., LMSW

Expectations and Rights

Kristen aims to save her clients time, money, and peace of mind. She above all, listens to understand what is important for the individuals and entities she works with, and strives to facilitate the best possible outcome. She works directly with clients to educate them about their rights, enabling them to come to informed and durable decisions. These decisions are then memorialized into a written, legally binding agreement. For divorce, she is also able to draft and file all documents with the Courts, so clients never go to Court. In Divorce cases, she respects her clients and looks out for the best interest of their Child/ren, adhering to the following guidelines-

MEDIATION TRUTHS

Mediation…

  1. Prevents you from having to go to court.

  2. Protects you from the traditional adversarial process.

  3. Allows you to control the timeline and keeps you off the court calendar.

  4. Protects you from having to do discovery and court requirements.

  5. Can save a lot of money and time.

  6. Is the most likely divorce process to save relationships and the ability to communicate effectively.

  7. Can facilitate communication and understanding, which leads to better outcomes for the kids and coparenting.

  8. Is not easy, it can be emotionally taxing.

 

CHILD’S BILL OF RIGHTS

The Parents agree that they will be guided by the principles of the Child’s Bill of Rights, as follows, in parenting their Child: 

  1. The right not to be asked to “choose sides” between the Parents. 

  2. The right not to be told the details of fights between the Parents. 

  3. The right not to be told “bad things” about the other Parent’s personality or character. 

  4. The right to privacy when communicating with either Parent. 

  5. The right not to be cross-examined by one Parent after spending time with the other Parent. 

  6. The right not to be a messenger from one Parent to the other. 

  7. The right not to be asked by one Parent to tell the other Parent untruths. 

  8. The right not to be used as a confidant regarding the difficult issues between the Parents. 

  9. The right to express feelings, whatever those feelings may be, or to choose not to express certain feelings.

  10. The right not to be made to feel guilty for loving both Parents, or for developing a loving relationship with a new partner of either Parent. 

PARENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS

The Parents agree that they shall be guided by the Parents’ Bill of Rights, as follows: 

  1. A Parent has the right to love and nurture his or her child without harassment from the other Parent; 

  2. A Parent has the right to receive respect and courtesy and the obligation to show respect and courtesy; 

  3. A Parent has the right to attend and participate in a child’s special activities; 

  4. A Parent has the right to information regarding a child’s physical, mental and emotional health; 

  5. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Parent has the right during parenting time to follow one’s own standards, beliefs and style of child-rearing without interference from the other Parent; and 

  6. A Parent has the right to a separate and private life.