Back to the Basics of Mediation
After mediating for a long time, it is easy to get caught up in advanced ideas to help our clients. Therefore, it is vital to get back to the basics and remember that as the neutral in a case, we … Read More
Here we go again! Happy New Year!
Do you remember the days when the New Year brought hope and inspiration? Where have those days gone? It is the day before the kids are getting ready to return to school after Christmas break, and what do I get; … Read More
Preparing for Marriage the Second Time Around
There are a variety of reasons that marriages fail. I would estimate that when marriages begin, 99% of them are believed to be the real deal. You know, happily ever after. It is rare to find someone who says, “Yea, … Read More
The Complexity of Sick Days When Co-Parenting
Often, things come up in my own family that make me wonder how the particular issue is dealt with when co-parenting after a divorce. One such issue is dealing with who misses work when a child is sick. When I … Read More
Move Away Orders… What Should You Consider?
First, What is a move-away order? Typically, it is when one parent wishes to move far enough away from where they currently live that the move will substantially change the current parenting plan (i.e., visitation and maybe even custody). The … Read More
Mother’s Day Thoughts
As we are now in May and all May brings…sunshine, beach days and of course… Mother’s Day; I start talking to friends about our Mother’s Day plans. I have always wondered why so many of us (Mothers) tend to think … Read More
Mediation Costs: Comparing Mediators
It can be confusing to distinguish a reasonable price to pay for services such as family mediation services. To begin with, mediation as a field is still very much in its infancy (ok, maybe toddler by now), and there are … Read More
Clearing the Clutter of Divorce Mediation
I think it is important for the public to know the difference between litigating or mediating their divorce and whether they are, in fact, receiving a mediated divorce if they are using one attorney. Here are some frequently asked questions. … Read More
The Undoing: The Series That Taught a Lesson Many Will Not Forget! (I Hope)
**There are spoilers here – don’t read until you have watched the series** My last movie critique has acquired so much attention; I thought I would throw out another one. Sometimes there are movies (or mini-series in this case) that … Read More
Can We “Pause” Our Divorce?
Often we have couples who start the divorce process, and then they have to “pause” for one reason or another. Sometimes they pause because through mediation, they have resolved some of the bigger issues within their relationship, and they feel … Read More