It Didn’t Occur to Them to Look at the Trees
One of the most important things we do as mediators is to help our clients come to mutual agreements with each other. When I say mutual agreements, this doesn’t mean [...]
Waiting for Petunia
I bought a Prius about a year and a half ago. I named her Petunia because somehow the name just fit that little, delightful car. In keeping with the warranty, [...]
The Dog, Mediation and You
Dog as a Marital Asset: Travis v. Murray, (Sup. Ct., New York Co., Cooper, J), --- Misc.3d ---, --- N.Y.S.2d --- (2013 WL 6246374)(2013 N.Y. Slip Op. 23405)(Nov. 29, 2013) [...]
“We’ve Got It All Worked Out” and Other Myths
A common misconception that many couples coming to mediation may have is that they “have it all worked out.” Other abounding myths include: “This is going to be your easiest [...]
Strategize/Don’t Strategize – That Is The Question
Strategize/don’t strategize – that is indeed a great question. There are those who take the “wait and see” attitude, and those who feel that putting some sort of action in [...]
“Big Thanks to the Waxing Team!”
“Big Thanks to the Waxing Team!” By far my favorite line in all of the Olympics this year. This acknowledgment was uttered breathlessly by Marcus Hellner, after he handily crossed [...]
The Art and Danger of Distracting Ourselves
Frasier: The five-time Emmy Award winning Best Comedy series, garnering an unprecedented total of 37 Emmys during its 11 season run from 1993 – 2004. And for GOOD reason. It [...]
Why Am I Declaring January Mediation Month?
Because January is a good month to make this declaration. The nights are still long and there is a continuing hibernation aspect to it. And yet, the morning light has [...]
Yet Another New Year’s Resolution: Getting Your Ducks in a Row
With the calendar year drawing to a close, the holidays almost behind us, and the impending New Year right in front of us, most of us would just like to [...]