When you are getting a divorce, it is natural to want to do as much research as you can to be informed. You may be doing a lot of searches online to try and estimate how much spousal support you … Read More
The dictionary defines impasse as “a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement. In mediation, it is also known as a deadlock. There are times in mediation where I’m working with a couple, and things might … Read More
I recently adopted a dog and grew up always have at least two cats in our house. Point is, I’m an animal person. I understand how pets are part of the family. During a breakup or divorce, I can see … Read More
January is known as “divorce month,” as many people decide post-holidays to call it quits. However, the feeling isn’t always mutual. It is common for one side to be the initiator, rather than it being a joint decision. Being on … Read More
(This is a guest post by CivilCommunicator) Discussions about how best to communicate tone through non-verbal methods have been going on since back in 1837 when the telegram was first invented. When there’s no tone of voice or body language … Read More
Religion is one of those topics that we often don’t talk about because of the concern over the difference in views or opinions. However, it’s one of the things that can become an issue during dating, marriage and even divorce. … Read More
When you’re going through a divorce, it is difficult to say the least. Whether you are at the very beginning of the process or if you are figuring out how to navigate your new life going forward, establishing a divorce … Read More
When you are searching for a local mediation company, you likely are starting online. You may use a search engine like Google to look around at a few firms, make a few calls, and look at online reviews. Recently we … Read More
More often I have clients where the women are the higher earner and in my own relationship, I’m currently the higher earner. According to 2016 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, twenty-nine percent of American wives in heterosexual dual-income … Read More
When you have experienced loss, particularly a spouse, it changes how you view relationships. Through great pain, you can experience strong connection and love. I had the great privilege of being with my first husband, Tommy, for ten years, married … Read More