Dancing to the Edge
We know that old adage: “Be careful what you ask for because you might get it.” How many of us have lived to see this come true! I see this [...]
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 [...]
Unintended Consequences
Unintended Consequences: This seems to be the new buzz word/expression these days. We’ve been hearing this with respect to the government shutdown, the sequester, the debt ceiling, etc. So I [...]
Better the Devil You Know
Better the devil you know? Really? I’m not so sure about that, but it does seem to be a prevailing wisdom and people appear to cling to the notion of [...]