Amanda D. Singer, Esq., MDR, CDFA®, provides guidance and practical advice on family mediation and conflict resolution. Dive into her comprehensive articles that offer valuable insights for navigating complex family dynamics, resolving conflicts, and achieving peaceful resolutions.
We’ve all had times in our lives when we’ve been stressed out, and I know that is only harder to combat when we’re going through a difficult period in our lives. Recently I’ve been dealing with some health issues, which … Read More
Recently I was catching up with a friend from college, and we started talking about money. The conversation soon turned to the communication or lack of communication around money that we’ve seen in some of our friends and contemporaries not … Read More
We’re taught at a very young age that it’s important to learn how to listen, but how often are we actually LISTENING to what other people are saying? I was at Riverside Juvenile Hall recently checking in the juvenile mediation … Read More
Prenuptial agreements (prenups) don’t scream romance, and I know it is probably the LAST thing that you want to think about when you’re planning a wedding, but hear me out. I want you to think about this scenario, you’re married … Read More
As we come to the end of yet, another year, it is always important to reflect on the year that is ending. In our own reflecting, we were thinking of ways to help our clients more after their services have … Read More
The holidays can be a difficult time if you’re going through a divorce, especially if this is the first year you’re separated. As I mentioned around Thanksgiving, this could be your first Thanksgiving without your child(ren) or could be the … Read More
Every year at Thanksgiving my family goes around the table, and we share what we’re thankful for. Now it sounds cheesy, but it’s honestly one of my most favorite times because it reminds me to be grateful for what I … Read More
In the past few years, I have attended countless weddings, I guess that’s what happens when you’re in your thirties, and everyone is getting married. When friends have gotten married, there’s all this talk about what their lives are going … Read More
When you are in the midst of a divorce, it can feel like it consumes everything: your mind, your feelings, and your time. You may be with your family in a physical sense, but it can be easy to get lost … Read More
Many people in Southern California are gearing up for a late summer wedding. You may be running around, putting together all the final touches, dreaming about your big day. While we put such an emphasis on the wedding day, many … Read More