As the new year begins, I reflect on a failed mediation, wondering what I could have done differently to prevent the unfortunate impasse. Was there something I missed? Or, was this particular couple … [Read more...]
6 (or 7) “Nevers” for Stepparents to Heed when Co-Parenting
December 8, 2013 by
Co-parenting is hard enough when the parents are the divorced biological mother and father of the children. It is almost a given that parenting styles will be starkly different, likely one of many … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Co-Parenting: Signs That You Are on a Collision-Course
December 7, 2013 by
At best, co-parenting is an ideal. The notion that you can jointly make decisions regarding your children with a former spouse, who you divorced for a reason, is unrealistic for most. For a minority, … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – An Open Letter to My Step Kids for Thanksgiving
November 26, 2013 by
Well kids, after six years, this will be the first Thanksgiving we've celebrated together as a family! I'm looking forward to creating our own memories and traditions, and going around the dinner … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – 10 Tips to Enjoy the Holidays Post-Divorce
November 17, 2013 by
We've just crossed the threshold of Halloween, and already we're preparing for the many issues that plague so many divorced families anticipating the Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and New Year's … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post … Is Alimony Offensive to Today’s Modern Woman or Modern Man?
November 5, 2013 by
When the concepts of alimony were first constructed, we lived in a society where most women were unable to work outside of the home and earn a living. And divorce was based on fault. Therefore, if a … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post -Yom Kippur, Divorce, and Three Little Words: I Am Sorry
September 4, 2013 by
As the summer slowly dwindles to its inevitable end, and children begrudgingly return to schools, Jewish families all across the world begin to prepare for their highest of holy days, Rosh Hashana … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Co-Parenting: 5 Steps to Avoiding Conflict Escalation
August 21, 2013 by
It goes without saying that we all want what's best for our children. Unfortunately, trouble arises when what's best for our children has multiple meanings. Conflicts often escalate between … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Co-Parenting Tips for Kicking Off This New School Year On The Right Foot
August 13, 2013 by
As each sunny, sticky, South Florida summer day goes by, we inch closer and closer to the inevitable day when the new school year begins. For some of us, this is a welcomed change, when the routines … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Mistakes We Fear We’ll Make During Divorce
August 8, 2013 by
Almost anyone who has gone through the divorce process will rank it as the single-most challenging life-event. Without a doubt, divorce is difficult. Brutal. Because most people divorcing are doing it … [Read more...]
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