Divorce
{3 minutes to read} A few weeks ago, I read an article in the New York Times by Jancee Dunn where she talks about the work of a couples’ therapist, Terrance Real, and how making assumptions about what the other person is thinking can escalate arguments, distort reality, and create worse problems between you and…
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{5 minutes to read} As you are facing the possibility of a separation and/or divorce, a multitude of questions and very valid concerns will likely run through your mind: Where will I live? How will I survive financially? How will I manage as a single parent? How will my children get through this? Will I…
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{2 minutes to read} Divorcing couples are often concerned about their young children having to travel a couple of times a week between their two homes yet at the same time, neither of them wants to be separated from their children for seven consecutive days. This is when nesting can be an option, at least…
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This is a question that many people ask during their initial call regarding the divorce mediation process. While over three-quarters of the couples I meet with do complete the process, they don’t all work through it at the same pace, and other life circumstances can interfere which may bring the process to a halt. A…
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{2 minutes to read} Emotions can run very high during the divorce process, especially when having overly sensitive conversations where you push each other’s buttons as you discuss issues of disagreement. Both of you start arguing, talking loudly over one another. No one can hear anything anymore. It is time to stop and catch your breath.…
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{3 minutes to read} Does not reaching an agreement mean that the mediation process failed? The answer is no. Mediation has many benefits, even if you don’t come to full decisions. Coming to the mediation table indicates goodwill on the part of both parties to work together toward a resolution. You will get more clarity…
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{4 minutes to read} Some parents wonder if it is important to inform their children’s school that they are getting a divorce. Here are some of the reasons why alerting the school will help your children: Should I tell my children’s school that we are getting a divorce? The answer is unequivocally yes. This may…
Read MoreSince the beginning of COVID-19, video conferencing has exploded in all areas of life: work, family meetings, and networking. And it has certainly grown in my area of Divorce and Family Mediation. Prior to the pandemic, if one or both parties were out of town, we had an occasional mediation session through video conference,…
Read MoreA plan that may work for some may not work for others. There are many different roads that can help you accomplish your goals. It’s a question of finding the right one for you. This video entitled “Giant Steps,” gives an example of what happens when a couple would rather bite the bullet and…
Read MoreA plan that may work for some may not work for others. There are many different roads that can help you accomplish your goals. It’s a question of finding the right one for you. This video entitled “Baby Steps” talks about a step-by-step approach that a couple uses to put a long-term parenting plan…
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