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The average time for many families in Family Court is 7 years...
I recently conducted a survey on Twitter asking parents the amount of time they had spent in the Family Court system. I actually...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Oct 22, 2020


Some Parents Enjoy the Drama Audience of Family Court and Seek to Harm...
I will be transparent and honest regardless if others decide not to be: some parents enjoy the stage and drama audience of Family Court...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Oct 22, 2020


Everyone Is Not Meant To Fight It Out in Family Court...
The main reason I do what I do is because I understand the emotions of divorce and child custody, the difficulty in parenting in...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Oct 8, 2020


Divorce Hurts If Love Ever Existed...
I confer with people daily about the process of separation and leaving a committed union. I often ask where are they "emotionally" and...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Sep 29, 2020


If You Can, Work Things Out Whether You Stay or Leave...
Relationships are naturally difficult to navigate. I always imagine the emotional journey in relationships are the equivalent to the...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Sep 29, 2020


Dear Elizabeth: My Family wants me to file child support on my Ex-Boyfriend, what can I do?
DEAR ELIZABETH: My ex-boyfriend and I just had a baby. We actually get along well, my problem is my family. They are trying to convince...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Aug 24, 2020


It is very tricky to Mediate High Conflict Cases...
High Conflict cases are cases that have many sensitive elements that may cause it to be prolonged for years in a court system. High...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Aug 19, 2020


If You Decide to Let the Courts Handle Your Disputes...
If you decide to let the Courts handle your disputes, please be sure you understand what that environment really means for you. There...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Aug 19, 2020


Dispute Resolution Services should be primary to the Black Community
The Black Community should embrace alternative dispute resolution services in every dispute or conflict that they may encounter due to...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Aug 12, 2020


Dear Elizabeth: I want to Mediate, but the other party does not ...
DEAR ELIZABETH: I am about to get an attorney and file for divorce, but I do not want to file first, I would like to mediate first but my...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Aug 12, 2020


Divorce and Child Custody Cases are a For-Profit Business!
Divorce and dealing with child custody is an emotional rollercoaster that can weigh heavily on the shoulders of any human. The initial...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Jul 30, 2020


What can a Family Court Ombudsman do for me?
Have you ever been apart of a program where you did not know all of the resources and options that you actually possessed? Can you...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Jul 7, 2020


Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Jun 29, 2020


Manage Stress in Family Court 2020
Family Court is already stressful but especially in 2020. Here are some tips to get through theses tough times...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Jun 23, 2020


Dear Elizabeth: I experienced a horrible mediator...
Dear Elizabeth: I was ordered to mediation and the mediator was horrible. It was so bad that my ex even walked out...
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Jun 23, 2020


How can an Ombudsman benefit my organization?
An ombudsman can provide a better environment for employees and all people that are served!
Elizabeth Stewart-Williams, MDR
Jun 23, 2020
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