Mediation
{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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{4 minutes to read} In a previous article “Why Are We Afraid to Discuss Money?” we addressed the fear we may have when talking about finances. In this article, we will outline some small steps that you can take to start having those conversations. Couples living together make different financial arrangements between them. Some will…
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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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{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…
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…
Read MoreMy last video talked about positivity and how it can benefit you in your day-to-day living. In this video, I give you some specific steps that you can take to combat negative thoughts. The steps are fairly simple, but practicing them will help you develop a more positive attitude and pull yourself away from…
Read MoreMany people talk about positive thinking and being a positive person, but it is easier said than done. When there is so much negativity around the world, it is sometimes hard to keep a positive attitude and face everything with a smile. On those days when you feel that all is bleak, dig deep within…
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