Being in a marriage, or any relationship for that matter, with a narcissist, can be incredibly toxic. While you can cut them out of your life completely, and that is typically the best method, what happens if you can’t? Having … Read More
As a child, you need your parents to be attuned to your needs. What happens when a parent is dismissive, too passive, withdrawn, or narcissistic? A child then grows up always trying to be the person they think they need … Read More
A common issue seen in almost every co-parenting relationship is regarding child support. It is extremely often to get parents in mediation that express anger or concern that the child support they are paying isn’t going directly to the children. … Read More
By Rachel Vanni I hate conflict. Something pretty funny for a lawyer to say, but this dislike for fighting is what drove me towards the mediation field. I’m not saying I won’t partake in a back-and-forth conversation with someone who … Read More
By Rachel Vanni There is a statistic floating around that 80% of marriages end after the loss of a child. After a lot of research, it seems there are conflicting studies and papers that show that statistic to be just … Read More
When most people get married, they do so with the idea that they will be with this person for the rest of their lives. Or at least, they hope so. While everyone knows that divorce can happen, a lot of … Read More
While there certainly is a lot of reading out there on parenting and divorce, there isn’t a handbook for your specific child. Getting an unexpected medical diagnosis for your child is intensely stressful, emotional, and heartbreaking. But what can take … Read More
By Rachel Vanni Our country has been through the wringer the last year. Self-care has been almost impossible for most people, especially those who have been struggling with the unexpected consequences of the pandemic. Workers have been laid off, parents … Read More
The decision to get a divorce isn’t an easy one. It isn’t even a choice sometimes for one party. While getting blindsided is devastating, we will be focusing this blog on individuals that are contemplating divorce. The initiator of divorce … Read More
The holidays are a time of tradition. Some of us put up decorations, some cook a special family dish and you listen to the same music each year. It is a comfort to expect the same things each year and … Read More