They Are Not Normal Until Tuesday
{3 minutes to read} I’ve been mostly doing video blogs these days and have not written a blog in a while. But a chance encounter with someone (I’ll call [...]
Who Gets Custody of Fido and Sylvester? [VIDEO]
In mediation, we ask all the expected questions about what the couples want to do with their property; what the custody arrangement is going to be with their children [...]
Divorce With Dignity [VIDEO]
Usually when I’m discussing the “D” word, I’m referring to Divorce, but recently three things came together: the general lack of courtesy and decency in discourse these days; the [...]
My Tribute to Susan Ingram
Susan Ingram, Esq., a respected attorney and mediator, lost her life to the COVID-19 virus on March 31, 2020. In this video, I pay tribute to my colleague, collaborator, [...]
Yes! We Have No Bananas
{3 minutes to read} “Yes! We Have No Bananas” is a novelty song written in 1922 by Frank Silver and Irving Cohn that still makes me smile when I [...]
Looking for the “No”
{3.30 minutes to read} For those of you who have been reading my blog for a while, this title probably comes as a surprise. You know me. I’m the [...]
How Careful the Cake Cutter Can Be
{4.30 minutes to read} One beautiful weekend in April, one of my dearest friends came out to spend time with my husband Bob and me. Cell phones were off [...]
Is Anger Necessary Or A Waste of Time?
{3 minutes to read} Think about the last time you were really, really angry either at someone or something. It was probably because you felt an injustice was done. [...]
How Do I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce? [VIDEO]
I get asked this question all the time. This is a very difficult conversation to have, but with a little forethought and planning you can approach the subject in [...]