For most people, the holidays are the most stressful time of year. For those going through a divorce, the stress of this season can feel incomparable. We know from experience! As sisters who got divorced six months apart, we remember … Read More
Co-parenting after divorce is very similar to having kids; you can’t really understand it until you’ve gone through it yourself. From the perspective of a mediator who has been doing this for over 15 years, I’d like to share insight … Read More
I often have clients ask how I handle an impasse in mediation. Here is an example of an email I have sent to clients who have become frustrated and are contemplating hiring attorneys and heading to court. I hope you … Read More
If you missed Part I read it here first Now that you and your spouse will likely be sharing time with your children equally, the overworking spouse will have to work less because he/she will not have the help from … 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
When you are involved in a child custody battle, every step forward may seem like a struggle. Even in low-conflict custody disputes, unique disagreements arise. As experienced mediators, we have realized a startling pattern of unexpected conflict during our sessions. … Read More
While you hopefully have already completed your taxes for 2015, you may already to starting to wonder about how your divorce will impact filing next year. For many married couples, especially with children, a divorce can change the way your … Read More
It is no secret that divorces are stressful. They can be emotionally taxing as well as financially straining on everyone involved. When you are going through a difficult divorce, you need to take the time to de-stress and invest in … Read More
The dating game can look quite daunting after you have been through a divorce. Odds are, your whole perspective on relationships has changed since you and your spouse split. For many former spouses, dating is a sensitive topic to bring … Read More