Tips for Mastering Mediation in a High-Conflict Divorce with Liz Merrill | Episode 228

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High Conflict Divorce: How to Navigate Conflict Without Making It Worse In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Amy Goscha is joined by divorce mediator and coach Liz Merrill to discuss one of the most challenging areas in family law: high conflict divorce. Liz shares both her professional experience and her personal perspective after going through a high conflict divorce herself, explaining why these cases are so difficult and why traditional divorce processes often fail to address the real dynamics at play. Amy and Liz explore what “high conflict” actually means, how it differs from ordinary divorce conflict, and why understanding the psychological patterns behind a high conflict spouse is so important. They also discuss practical tools for people dealing with an abusive or escalated partner, including boundary-setting, de-escalation techniques, and how to decide whether mediation is realistic or whether litigation and legal support are necessary. Guest Information Liz Merrill is a divorce mediator and divorce coach based in the Fort Collins area. She specializes in high conflict divorce cases and helps clients navigate separation in a way that reduces escalation and protects the