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Child Radio Personality Comes Full Circle
Former Star on “Ask the Kids” is Now Divorce Expert on “Ask The Expert”

SAN DIEGO (January 13, 2008) – Nearly a half century ago, little “Richie” Gordon was a favorite on Rochester, NY’s TV show “Ask the Kids.”  Week after week his advice on juvenile behavioral problems was “lock ‘em in the closet.”  Today, as a successful mediator he has returned to his true calling with a role on “Ask The Expert.”

His firm, A Fair Way Mediation Center, a mediation center specializing in offering divorcing couples a way to save money by staying out of court, has been selected by Clear Channel Broadcasting as one of its initial members of its new on-line service “Ask the Expert.”

A Fair Way’s primary mediator is Rich Gordon, M.A., J.D., who left a successful law practice “back east” to focus on mediation.   As one of the first Mediation Centers in San Diego, the organization has had major impact on the growth of mediation as an alternative to judicial interventions.

“At A Fair Way we help couples resolve the ending of their relationships without having Winners or Losers but rather reaching a compromise that satisfies both parties,” says Gordon.  “On ‘Ask the Expert’ couples thinking about going through the divorce process, or those who are interested in pre-nuptial or legal separation agreements, may ask pertinent personal questions which we will be happy to address on line.  Today we fully understand that locking yourself in a closet doesn’t really make matters go away.”

According to Gordon, with both members of the couple willing to participate in the mediation process, there is more chance of a successful outcome. Heavy legal fees normally involved with lawyers and protracted litigation are prevented in mediation because costs are usually lower and clients can “pay as they go,” letting you proceed with the divorce at the same pace as finances allow.
“It is not surprising that many couples are now choosing divorce mediation to negotiate their own separation agreements,” says Gordon.  “This applies to both same-sex relationships as well as traditional marriage.  Couples dealing with Property Division, Retirement Distribution, Debt Repayment, Spousal and Child Support and Children Visitation and Custody can all benefit from breaking up nicely.”
The “Ask the Expert” link is available on all the Clear Channel radio station web sites, (http://tinyurl.com/afairway) or A Fair Way Mediation may be contacted directly at www.afairway.com or by calling 619-702-9174.  The offices are located in downtown San Diego, One America Plaza, 600 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.