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 – Co-Parenting: Signs That You Are on a Collision-Course
December 7, 2013 by
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 -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...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Termination of Alimony: Another Look at the Utility of Cell Tower Location Data
August 5, 2013 by
Wouldn't you like to be able to prove that your former spouse is living with someone else, without having to spend a small fortune? Wouldn't it be nice to have "eyes" on the whereabouts of your former … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Which Would You Choose — Mediation or Litigation – When Seeking Child Support Modification?
July 30, 2013 by
Since the amount of child support one is required to contribute is formulary and based on statutory guidelines, it stands to reason then that modification of child support would be requested when … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Your Demeanor Can Affect Your Divorce Mediation
July 23, 2013 by
John F. Kennedy once said, "Civility is not a sign of weakness... Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate." Negotiation is a highly valued skill in business, and is … [Read more...]
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