Separation/Divorce: What Does My Cell Phone Have To Do With Your Mediation?
My smart phone died. It just would not take the charge anymore. I had replaced the charger several times since had I purchased it last May. It seemed that there [...]
Separation/Divorce: My Lawyer Said . . .
How many times have I heard the words: “Well, my lawyer said . . .” while mediating a challenging couple? When that ball gets lobbed over the net, it tends [...]
Separation/Divorce: Star Trek Wisdom
Let me start off by disclaiming that I am not a Trekkie. However, I did grow up watching the original Star Trek TV show and readily admit to watching the [...]
Separation/Divorce: Irked
As I was driving to the office one day in early February and listening to NPR (National Public Radio), I noticed that not one, but several broadcasters during the course [...]
To Complete or Not To Complete
One of the many advantages of mediation is that clients set their own pace to accomplish their goals. That said, on a regular basis, I review my client files to [...]
Separation/Divorce: To Everything There Is A Season
I attended a monthly dinner meeting a few days ago and in kicking off the New Year, it was held at a new venue - a well known restaurant/inn on [...]
Separation/Divorce: Mediation – A Means For Better Communication
In my years as a divorce and family mediator, I’ve seen over and over again what a critical role communication plays in relationships. I’ve also seen how mediation can [...]
Separation/Divorce: Mediation – How long is this going to take?
I am often asked this question by potential clients during my initial intake. People know that mediation is a more streamlined process than a litigated divorce but they really have [...]
Separation/Divorce: “Raking Over the Coals”
I wish I had a nickel for every time I heard one spouse say to the other during a heated discourse about dividing the marital assets and debts: “I don’t [...]