The NYS Council on Divorce Mediation Celebrates 40 Years (video)
For the first time since 2019, the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation met to celebrate its 40th anniversary with everyone who could attend. As in [...]
Three Tips to Ensure Effective Communication with Your Ex-Spouse
Getting divorced is difficult enough but communication post-divorce can be tricky, especially if you have children. In this video, we point out three things that might make those conversations [...]
Second-Parent Adoption (video)
Same-sex marriages have been under the microscope in the current political climate, but with the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act, there are still people and legislatures alike [...]
Three Questions to Consider when Thinking About Relocation [VIDEO]
This video expands on the previous one about relocation. Moving away from the location where the children are mainly residing is going to make your parenting plan really [...]
Relocating? What About the Children? (video)
In this video, I discuss the topic of relocation and how it will disrupt all of your lives, possibly making the parenting plan extremely difficult to follow. Middle [...]
Mediation Myth-Busting — Children (VIDEO)
In my last video, I busted 3 common myths about the mediation process that many people consider to be true. In this video, I “bust” a few other myths [...]
Does it Make Sense to have a Joint Bank Account after Divorce? (VIDEO)
One of the first things divorcing couples are advised to close is their joint bank accounts, but those with children may continue to have joint expenses. What about opening [...]
Is there a “Standard” Parenting Plan?
N0! There is no such thing as a “standard” parenting plan. There are lots of details that we have to work out but my clients have done some [...]
Not Married? Could be a Problem if you Decide to Split
Since the 70s, more and more people have decided not to marry, but live together and remain single. If you are thinking about partnering up with someone in [...]