Dancing to the Edge
We know that old adage: “Be careful what you ask for because you might get it.” How many of us have lived to see this come true! I see this [...]
She Took the Bear
(*Names have been changed) There is a lot to be learned watching a sixteen-month-old and fourteen-month-old play together. Their interaction is negotiated through body language, and if all goes well, [...]
The Dog, Mediation and You
Dog as a Marital Asset: Travis v. Murray, (Sup. Ct., New York Co., Cooper, J), --- Misc.3d ---, --- N.Y.S.2d --- (2013 WL 6246374)(2013 N.Y. Slip Op. 23405)(Nov. 29, 2013) [...]
“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 [...]
Why Am I Declaring January Mediation Month?
Because January is a good month to make this declaration. The nights are still long and there is a continuing hibernation aspect to it. And yet, the morning light has [...]
Holidays Schmolidays – Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off!
When you are going through a separation or divorce and the holidays are upon you, it doesn’t matter what anyone says or does to try to make you feel better. [...]
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 [...]
You Are Not Alone
One the many significant tasks that we as mediators do for our couples, is to try to normalize the current situation they are in. This is not a false notion [...]
Conduct Becoming
As part of my summer reading, I just finished a wonderful biography on Queen Elizabeth called Elizabeth the Queen, The Life of a Modern Monarch. What an incredible story! And [...]