Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation – Part 2
Part 1 of this series talked about the Pre-Cana classes required by the Catholic Church and proposed the question of whether this would be a good idea for all couples [...]
Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation
As a divorce and family mediator, I often wonder what my clients were like once upon a time…. when they fell in love with each other, became engaged, planned their [...]
Do You Always Have to Have it Your Way?
Who hasn’t been there at one time or another; caught in a positional web of our own making because of a decision that at the time made perfect sense. But [...]
Separation/Divorce: No Texting Please!
I can’t tell you how many times couples will sit in my office and hold up their phones to me and say: “You want to see the text he sent [...]
Separation/Divorce: Waddya Mean It’s Joint Money??!
“Waddya mean it’s joint money??!” exclaimed Joe* during a particularly challenging mediation session. We were looking at the bank accounts, credit card debts and retirement plans, [...]
Separation/Divorce: My Lawyer Said . . .
How many times have I heard the words: “Well, my lawyer said . . .” while mediating a challenging couple? When that ball gets lobbed over the net, it tends [...]