The F-Word
No, it’s not that F-Word. Attorneys generally tend to shy away from their clients' F-Word and just want to talk about the facts. But actually as far as [...]
How Are We Going to Handle the Holidays?
There is no time of the year that is more stressful than the holidays. Being divorced and having children just adds another layer to the stress. The two most [...]
So is it ThanksGIVING or THANKSgiving?
ThanksGIVING or THANKSgiving? No matter how you pronounce it, it is a time for giving thanks for all the blessings in your life and expressing gratitude to those who [...]
Bitter Grapes and Serpents [VIDEO]
There are two Biblical quotes that are among the truths that inform my role as a mediator. This video takes a brief look at those quotes and explains [...]
The Marital Home – Part 3
In this video, I continue my conversation about the marital home and tidy up three items I touched on in the last two videos: 1) The timing [...]
The Magic of Mediation [VIDEO]
After almost 18 years as a mediator, I still find myself amazed by how clients work through difficult problems with ingenuity, creativity, and flexibility. And those qualities are [...]
Mediating in Your 50s cont’d [VIDEO]
One of the big issues for couples in their 50s is job insecurity. Let's say that I've got clients who are both 58 years old. Jennifer and [...]
No Charge for the Guts! [VIDEO]
I was sharing with my mom the trials, tribulations, and joys of being a mediator, but sometimes when couples are in a heated session, they suddenly are threatening each [...]