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 [...]
Be Careful What You Promise to Children
In the midst of all the co-parenting, in separate households, the pick-ups and drop-offs, etc., it is easy to forget that when you make a promise to a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Responsibility and Obligation — What is the Difference? [VIDEO]
Going through a divorce results in a change to the family structure. You are transitioning it from everybody living together to the parents living apart, and now the children [...]