Second Marriages & Blended Families: The Conversation Every Couple Needs Before Saying “I Do” [VIDEO]
Have you discussed how holidays will work, co-parenting with former spouses, family traditions, boundaries, and each partner's role with the children? Perhaps the most important conversation of all is [...]
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 [...]