When Is It Appropriate to Introduce the Children to a Significant Other? Part 2 – The 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
{5 minutes to read} So, back to the scenario I described in my previous article: Your soon-to-be ex is pushing for the children to meet his new significant other, Sally* [...]
When Is It Appropriate to Introduce the Children to a Significant Other? Part 1 – The Scenario
{3:56 minutes to read} Of all the issues that come up in mediation, there is probably not a single one that is rife with more consternation, complexities, consequences, and what [...]
The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men . . . and Grandmas
{Time to Read: 3 minutes} When my niece was pregnant with our first grandchild – we were thrilled beyond belief. We knew it was going to be a girl, and [...]
On the Radio – Part 2
In my last blog, I introduced Dr. Duffy Spencer who interviewed me about divorce and family mediation on her radio show, Just Relationships. The conversation was lively and engaging and [...]
On the Radio – Part 1
This past summer, I had the pleasure of appearing twice on Dr. Duffy Spencer’s radio show, Just Relationships.
“We’ve Got It All Worked Out” and Other Myths
A common misconception that many couples coming to mediation may have is that they “have it all worked out.” Other abounding myths include: “This is going to be your easiest [...]
Better the Devil You Know
Better the devil you know? Really? I’m not so sure about that, but it does seem to be a prevailing wisdom and people appear to cling to the notion of [...]
I Don’t Hate Her, She Don’t Hate Me
Could there be sweeter words to a mediator’s ears? I seriously doubt it. These were words said by a client as he and his soon-to-be former spouse were walking out [...]
A Must Read for Every Parent
My sister is a high school English teacher. While reading The Grapes of Wrath, a story about a family who is evicted from their farm by the bank during the [...]