First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Baby in the Baby Carriage
This was one of the verses we used to sing when we were jumping rope as kids. Just like so many sing-song verses we chanted, we didn’t realize how much [...]
Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation – Part 2
Part 1 of this series talked about the Pre-Cana classes required by the Catholic Church and proposed the question of whether this would be a good idea for all couples [...]
Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation
As a divorce and family mediator, I often wonder what my clients were like once upon a time…. when they fell in love with each other, became engaged, planned their [...]
Staying Connected With Your Kids Post-Separation
As a divorce and family mediator, I was recently asked for a quote on my opinion of Using Skype to Stay Connected With Family. This was for a blog post [...]
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: 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 [...]
Life Tips Post Separation/Divorce: A Tale of Two Families
How often do we hear the lament of the grandparents who now have limited access to their grandchildren as a result of their own children’s vitriolic divorce? What about the [...]
Separation or Divorce – Common Divorce Mediation Misconceptions
If you are considering divorce mediation, you may have some common misconceptions about it. You are not alone. Misconceptions are documented ideas and beliefs which are erroneous, misleading, or otherwise [...]
Separation or Divorce – Child Custody Arrangements
While we go into great detail about this issue during a Mediation, here is a general overview of the various types of custody arrangements. For child support purposes in New [...]