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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Introducing Your Children to Your Significant Other
When is it the right time to introduce your kids to a significant other? Is 2 months long enough for you to be seeing somebody? 4 months? 6 months? [...]
They Are Not Normal Until Tuesday
{3 minutes to read} I’ve been mostly doing video blogs these days and have not written a blog in a while. But a chance encounter with someone (I’ll call [...]
Health Coverage: A Reason Not to File for Divorce Right Away [VIDEO]
This video is a continuation of the previous ones talking about a couple’s options once the mediation is complete. They can choose to live under the settlement contract for a [...]