“Why do most people not go through mediation when they get divorced?” -A direct quote from a recent client. Just like with most questions, the answer is: “It’s complicated.” Mainstream pop culture lacks exposure to mediation in movies, podcasts, etc. When someone informs a group of friends that they have made the difficult decision to …
“Ask for forgiveness, not permission” is a saying we’ve all heard. But how does this point of view affect a relationship? Does this type of conversation sound familiar? “You never ask me my opinion! You just go and do it and expect me to be okay with everything YOU decide! Have you ever thought …
As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. The start of a new year represents a fresh start, a chance to leave behind any negative experiences from the previous year and embrace new opportunities. New beginnings and experiences are especially true for …
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We have seen an uptick in post-decree cases lately. In many of these cases, people were divorced with younger children. Their children have grown older; however, their original judgments or agreements didn’t address things like cell phones, automobiles and insurance, extracurricular activities, and college costs. Many are finding the need for mediation to work through …
Summer is coming to a close as school buses are already making their rounds in many of our communities. Getting children back into a bedtime routine can be difficult early in the school year. Parents are finding time to breathe and catch up on things they put to the side during the summer. These adjustments …
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After repeatedly throwing a ball and watching my furry friend retrieve it, I thought it might be helpful to talk about pets and divorce. Most of us treat (and spoil) our pets similarly as grandparents do our children. Pets have become an integral part of families over the years. So, what happens to family pets …
With the spring equinox upon us, I think about how Divorce Mediation can help people spring forward with the rest of their lives. However, before we spring forward, it is good to take care of ourselves and look into and learn from our past. Divorce Mediation vs. Couples Therapy Divorce Mediation is a future-focused process …
January is usually a month that tends to be dark, cold, and drags on as we slowly move toward spring. We can thank Julius Caesar for such a long month, as he added the 31st day we still recognize today. In the Northern Hemisphere, January is the coldest and darkest month. So cold that the …
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Santa’s arrival was always a big deal at my house. My young children would leave out cookies, milk, and even carrots for Santa’s reindeer. One Christmas Eve, my son cleverly hid his iPad on the floor trying to capture a video of Santa placing presents under the tree to show all his friends at school. …
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With fall entirely upon us, as evidenced by the cooler temperatures, changing colors, and unpredictable weather, it reminds us of change and transitions. Understanding Change Humans, much like other species, are creatures of habit. Our habits, rituals, and ways of thinking become less flexible and more rigid as we age. When it comes to adapting …