This year’s celebration of Independence Day got me thinking. What is it about freedom – not only as a country but as individuals – that is so important and appealing to us. What does it really mean? In today’s world and political climate this question could trigger a debate instantly. But if you take politics …
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Divorce can be costly in many ways. It often leaves you emotionally depleted and physically exhausted – and can be financially devastating. Here are nine of the biggest mistakes we’ve seen over the years to help you navigate your finances and divorce so you can avoid financial landmines. 1. Know your starting point. If you …
Believe it or not, there can be positives that come from a divorce. I’m not saying divorce is easy in any way; it is likely to be one of the most difficult things you will go through in your life. However, after years of helping clients navigate their divorce, I believe there can be a …
Going through a divorce is tough. It just is. However, if you have a special needs child or a child with a disability it can become even more challenging to navigate. The financial complexities and the reality of day to day caring for a special needs child as a single parent are real. A Realistic …
Confession time – I’m a huge fan of the show “This Is Us”. I love the interwoven story lines, and I have a bit of a crush on Milo Ventimiglia. However, as someone in a helping profession who deals with people going through one of the most emotional and difficult times in their lives, I …
If you are familiar with our business or follow us on social media, you may know that most of our marketing involves divorce and post-decree disagreements. However, mediation is a simple and effective method to resolve conflict as well. We have had some interesting cases that were a little outside the box in the last …
More than Divorce: How We Have Used Mediation for Conflict Resolution Read More »
I wonder if they know that I watch them? Not weirdly or creepily, but I observe my mediation clients once they leave my office. My window has a great view of the parking area, and I can’t help but watch. How a couple leaves tells me so much more than they realize. Some couples walk …
As a Gen X-er, I’ve been familiar with the term “sandwich generation” for quite some time. Many of us are raising our kids and caring for our aging parents at the same time. Parenting is hard, but we usually only have our spouse (or ex-spouse) to deal with when it comes to the important decisions …
Maybe you are in the beginning stages of your divorce and thinking about college or financial aid is really far down on the list of things you need to figure out. Maybe you have been killing it as co-parents for a while now and suddenly the eldest is studying for their SAT’s and you realize …
Divorced Parents, College, and Financial Aid – Part 1: FAFSA Basics Read More »
Is mediation right for your divorce? In a litigated divorce, lawyers put on their boxing gloves in the court room to try to get the best terms for their client. Mediation happens outside the courtroom and puts the divorce process in your own hands. Our very own mediator, Matt Carroll discusses a mediated divorce with …
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