Simple misunderstandings often negatively affect our perceptions and opinions about things. What we overhear isn't always "truth," and what we say may not always be what we mean. Because there are a … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Myths, Misconceptions and Misunderstandings About Parenting Coordination
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As Seen in the Huffington Post – Signs It’s Time to Engage a Parenting Coordinator
July 8, 2013 by
The signs indicating that it's time to hire an attorney are typically readily apparent: You just learned that your spouse is cheating... again. Your former spouse is withholding child support … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – What Makes a “Real” Mom?
June 14, 2013 by
I am a "Real Mom." You may disagree. However, every morning, when I wake, get my stepchildren up and ready for school, make breakfasts, pack lunches, and eventually find time to look in the mirror, I … [Read more...]
As Seen in Huffington Post – Helping Children of Divorce Celebrate Father’s Day
June 13, 2013 by
As a mediator, I am astounded by the number of stories I've heard relating to ignored birthdays, forgotten holidays and missed Mother's and Father's Days by children of divorced parents. Believe it or … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Cohabitation, the Termination of Alimony and Cell Phones
June 11, 2013 by
What's a family law mediator and divorce coach like me doing writing about some techy new way to leverage cell tower location data to support or refute a claim for the termination of alimony? Isn't … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – If You Could, Would You Reverse Time and Have a Divorce Do-Over?
June 3, 2013 by
If you could "do-over" your divorce ... in other words, approach the way in which you divorced your spouse differently, would you? What exactly would you do differently? Read more ... … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Did You Financially Self-Soothe After Your Divorce?
May 21, 2013 by
Self-soothing is an action taken to make oneself feel better about something. Babies self-soothe with pacifiers and blankies. Addicts self-soothe with nicotine, alcohol and other pharmaceuticals. … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Mediating Your Summer Camp Squabbles
May 13, 2013 by
As the school year comes to an end, many parents are making summer plans for their children. Married or divorced, this topic often causes many heated arguments! Below is an example from one of my … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – Celebrating Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
May 8, 2013 by
It's a new generation, and blended families are the new norm. This realization struck me yesterday, when my stepdaughter, a third-grader, relayed the details of her day at school. Read more … [Read more...]
As Seen in the Huffington Post – How Much Do You Trust Your Former Spouse?
May 7, 2013 by
How many of you would consider sharing a checking account with your ex after the divorce is final? I'm not just talking about the joint bank account, where only specific funds are deposited and … [Read more...]
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