Smart Planning: Finances, Family Contributions, and Retirement Before Marriage [VIDEO]
This message highlights key financial conversations couples should have before getting married: First, partners should decide how they’ll share expenses. Next, couples should discuss financial support from parents, especially [...]
Before You Marry: Aligning on Whether to Have Children [VIDEO]
In premarital mediation, the topic of children is essential. Couples should openly discuss whether they want children, ensuring they are on the same page and avoiding assumptions. Expectations may [...]
Tidy, Messy, or Somewhere In Between? Navigate Household Habits Before Marriage. [VIDEO]
Premarital mediation should include discussions about tidiness and household habits. Differences in how partners manage clutter—such as leaving towels on the floor or piling up magazines—can become major sources [...]
Managing Friends and Family After Marriage: A Pre-Marital Conversation [VIDEO]
In this video, Ada discusses the topic of Friends and Family. She encourages couples to discuss how they’ll handle their relationships with their respective families and friends after marriage. [...]
How I Include and Respect Children in Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]
In divorce mediations involving children, I ensure that children are treated with the same respect and dignity as their parents. During our conversation, I ask the child what they [...]
Why Doing Nothing Is Sometimes the Best First Step in Mediation [VIDEO]
A quote inspired by Lao Tzu: "The best way to settle muddy water is to do nothing." The quote relates this to mediation, explaining that in the midst of [...]
He Said No to Mediation — and Lost More Than Just Money [VIDEO]
This video shares a cautionary tale about a former client whose husband refused to consider a fair division of assets in mediation. Insisting his wife wouldn’t get any of [...]
Bringing Hope and Optimism to Mediation [VIDEO]
In this video, Ada briefly explains her positive attitude and optimistic approach to successful shopping at Marshalls. It may seem irrelevant, but she points out that this same optimism [...]
Leveling the Playing Field in Mediation to Encourage Fair Financial Discussions (video)
Leveling the playing field is crucial, especially when addressing finances and equitable distribution. Before negotiations begin, all financial information must be (1) gathered, (2) accurate, and (3) understood [...]